Matt and Ross Duffer joining Paramount after Netflix exit in 2026 The two brothers, who created Stranger Things, are "thrilled to be joining the Paramount family". 20 August 2025 Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer are leaving Netflix next year after reaching a deal with Paramount. The Duffer Brothers are leaving Netflix for Paramount The sibling duo have inked a four-year exclusive deal with the studio to cover movies, TV and streaming projects, which will kickstart when their Netflix arrangement ends in April 2026.