# Stranger Things: The First Shadow might finally stream on Netflix this year — here’s why it’s required watching for the next chapter in the series

> Stranger Things: The First Shadow is being filmed this week This teases a Netflix debut for the play sometime soon It could be crucial to understand the next chapter in the series Stranger Things season 5 might have…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/netflix/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-might-finally-stream-on-netflix-this-year-heres-why-its-required-watching-for-the-next-chapter-in-the-series?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=698e47b0db911c334f6f0aad)
- **Published:** 2026-02-12
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #stranger #netflix #series #shadow #watching #chapter #might #next
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