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We need to see the Stranger Things spin-offs.

Could we witness a grown-up Eleven, a Dustin and Steve team-up, or a Hawkins anthology program if the Duffer Brothers hint to a sequel?
Matt and Ross Duffer left fans with Eggo on their faces and delivered a jaw-dropping Stranger Things 3 cliff

Could we witness a grown-up Eleven, a Dustin and Steve team-up, or a Hawkins anthology program if the Duffer Brothers hint to a sequel?

Matt and Ross Duffer left fans with Eggo on their faces and delivered a jaw-dropping Stranger Things 3 cliffhanger that even Game of Thrones would be proud of almost three years ago. The wait for new episodes is almost over, as the first half of Season 4 will be released on Netflix in May.

However, the end is near. Season 5 will wrap up the plot, as the Duffer Brothers had warned that their sci-fi favorite wouldn’t last forever. With the fresh-faced actors becoming older by the day, season 5 will bring the story to a close. But, happily, a cryptic suggestion from the Duffer Brothers indicates that they’re not quite ready to put this crazy town to rest just yet, with fans anticipating one or more spin-offs in the coming years. Not everything is The Book of Boba Fett sliding into the shadow of The Mandalorian, much as Cheers led to Frasier, The Walking Dead to Fear the Walking Dead, and Breaking Bad to Better Call Saul. Here are a few Stranger Things spin-off programs we’d want to see if the Upside-Down isn’t done with us yet.

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The Hawkins National Lab has a long history, with MKUltra operations dating back to 1953 and finally giving rise to Eleven. Thanks to the return of Matthew Modine’s Dr. Martin Brenner, at least some of the super-powered youngsters will be given a background, according to one of the season 4 previews.

There’s enough of material for a spin-off as long as it’s not all tied up in the next series of episodes through flashback. Who wouldn’t want to witness Eleven the infant shatter scientific heads like ripe watermelons?

Murray Bauman and Dr. Sam Owens are two of Stranger Things’ most memorable comedy characters. Even if we only need more of Paul Reiser’s Owens from Aliens, the truly amazing idea of pairing him with Brett Gelman’s Bald Eagle at least has the makings of a web series.

Consider the scenario from Bauman and Owens: Ghostly Investigations, in which the dynamic pair searches for paranormal activity. We anticipate at least some of the characters to start their own spook-hunting outfit before the credits roll, given Stranger Things’ frequent Ghostbusters deep cuts.

Taking advantage of Millie Bobby Brown’s celebrity, fans have proposed a sequel set in the 1990s or 2000s that follows Mike and Eleven as they become older. The most promising scenario is a star-crossed couple in their thirties, but we’d have to wait for the stars to mature a little.

With constant rumors that Brown may headline her own series, this spin-off is likely the simplest sell. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos characterized Stranger Things as a “franchise being formed” last year, according to Deadline, adding the performer may head her own “extension.”

There’s a lot to be argued for an Incredibles-inspired idea, especially since we assume Mike and El will have super-powered children. The Boys, on the other hand, have Laser Baby. Of course, whether we get a happy ending or the Duffers force El to sacrifice herself to rescue the day is dependent on the outcome.

The idea is similar to that of a Hawkins Lab spin-off that follows the experimental tots… but set in colder regions. While we’ve been following the Americans as they attempt to use the powers of the Upside Down for their own ends, it’s evident that the Russians are also interested.

There might be a whole slew of Russian equivalents to our Hawkins favorites, which means El’s Russian counterpart could be giving some Russian Dr. Brenner want tobe the cold shoulder.

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Although the trailers imply it’s Daddy Jim, Season 3 concluded with the mystery hint of “the American” inside a Russian facility, it might be a gigantic fake-out. Season 4 will undoubtedly take us beyond the Iron Curtain, so it would be interesting to see whether there is enough room for a Russian-based spin-off to go full Black Widow and tell a different side of the tale.

Heart has always been at the center of Stranger Things, much like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Gaten Matarazzo’s Dustin and Joe Keery’s Steve are two of the largest. This adorable couple looks ripe for a spin-off, and it’s not out of the question.

Matarazzo told Entertainment Tonight that he’d be interested in a spin-off, but only if it wasn’t your typical show. The young actor expressed his desire for a crazy miniseries in the manner of WandaVision, or for the two to appear on YouTube monthly for antics.

We’d put them to work at a video shop, recreating classic films with Robin on a shoestring budget. In any case, we’re curious.

Hawkins: An Anthology Series is a collection of short stories written by Hawkins. Pumpkins from Stranger Things While Hopper and company are fighting the Demogorgon, some viewers may wonder what else is going on. There’s a whole town of random inhabitants going about their everyday lives, from Doris the Hawkins Middle School secretary to Mayor Kline’s flirty wife, Winnie.

Hawkins hasn’t acquired the moniker Hell for nothing, and while our series regulars are out rescuing the day, we’d want to see how the rest of the town handles the aftermath of the apocalypse.

American Horror Stories isn’t the finest example of how this might work, but picture a new character each week, with a few appearances from recognizable people to tie everything together.

We’re yearning to learn more about the Upside Down and people who’ve come to name it their ultimate resting place, literally turning the concept of Stranger Things on its head. Why is Stranger Things so afraid to introduce us to the Upside Down when we have LEGO sets?

Consider combining the lackluster R.I.P.D. with the afterlife of Beetlejuice. Barb, Billy, and Bob (the Duffers have a penchant with B names) guide visitors into the Upside Down and educate them how to survive this terrifying realm.

Even while producer Shawn Levy assured The Hollywood Reporter that Barb will never be brought back, it doesn’t rule out the possibility that she’s having a good time in the Upside Down. Shannon Purser’s lovable nerd can finally shine after so many years since #JusticeforBarb became a craze.

Stranger Things: Romance is a Kali spin-off. Unfortunately, not every new character introduction is as popular as Maya Hawke’s Robin. Kali by Linnea Berthelsen is a great illustration of this. The polarizing episode ‘The Lost Sister,’ which saw Eleven meet paths with Eight in Chicago, was included in the second season.

A risky move may not always pay off. Despite the fact that the episode seemed like a backdoor spin-off, the Duffers informed CinemaBlend that it wasn’t. Matt Duffer simply said, “It was more about extending the universe and the world a little bit.”

We’re guessing Kali’s lackluster reaction didn’t help matters, and although Berthelsen told NME she didn’t think a spin-off would happen, now is the moment to revisit her. The Into the Fire comic book miniseries offered us more than enough meat for a redemptive spin-off for Kali’s group of violent misfits, despite Kali’s absence in season 3.

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Sigourney Weaver is coming back for Avatar 2 CRAZY!

In the first Avatar, Weaver’s scientist character died, but now she’s back as the protagonists’ adopted Na’vi daughter.

We were all surprised when we heard about 17 billion years ago that Sigourney Weaver would be back for James Cameron’s Avatar sequels (even more so than with the idea of there being multiple Avatar sequels). But now that we know how Weaver is going to come back, we’re even more confused.

Empire magazine has said that Weaver will play a completely different character in Avatar: The Way of Water. In the first movie, she played Dr. Grace Augustine, the creator of the Human-Na’vi switcheroo Avatar Program, who died at the end. And no, it’s not a human. It’s Jake and Neytiri’s daughter, who is about to turn 16.

Weaver will play Kiri, Jake and Neytiri’s adopted daughter. It looks like we’ll meet a lot of Jake and Neytiri’s family in The Way of Water. Weaver told Empire what it was like to play a digitized blue teenager, “I think we all pretty much remember how we felt when we were that age.” “Oh, yes, I do. When I was 11, I was 5’10” or 5’11” tall. I was sure Kiri would feel uncomfortable a lot of the time. She wants to find out who she is. When Jim gave me that task, I was thrilled.

Sigourney Weaver Reveals Her Unconventional Role in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

Now, adults play children all the time, especially in the world of voice acting, and at least one of the photos Empire released of Kiri makes it look like Weaver will also show up as Dr. Augustine again in some way, probably through old footage. But knowing that the Na’vi are mostly brought to life by fancy mocap rigs, it will be strange to see Weaver’s physical performance put on a teenager. Even though he is a blue alien teen with long arms and legs, he is still a teen.

The movie Avatar: The Way of Water will come out in December 2022.

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Disney will show new scenes from “Avatar: The Way of Water”

Disney started its CineEurope presentation in Barcelona today with 12 minutes of footage from July’s Marvel fourquel Thor: Love and Thunder. Throughout the show, Disney showed trailers and looks at its other upcoming movies, including four never-before-seen scenes from James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water.

Before the Thor footage, Disney’s Head of Global Theatrical Distribution Tony Chambers talked about the importance of immersive storytelling and the studio’s “robust, diverse slate.” This was followed by about 60 minutes of footage that was introduced by EMEA Head of Theatrical Distribution Nick Rush and EMEA Head of Studio Marketing Lee Jury.

There were prerecorded messages from people like Marvel boss Kevin Feige, who said, “It feels like we’re just getting started, even after 14 years.” As he introduced the Love And Thunder scenes, Thor star Chris Hemsworth said he wished he was in Barcelona, where the sangria “always tastes better.”

Harrison Ford sent a video for Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones 5, saying that it had been 13 years since the last movie and that it was “time to put on the fedora and crack the whip.”

We also saw parts of Haunted Mansion, Pixar’s Elemental and Strange World, and the ensemble Amsterdam, which was directed by David O. Russell for New Regency.

Sam Mendes sent a video about Empire Of Light by Searchlight. The director of 1917 said that after making that movie, he wrote this one during lockdown. He said it was a “extremely personal story” about music, movies, and finding love in strange places.

Rebecca Kearey, the international head of Searchlight, showed a trailer for See How They Run, which stars Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan, and a teaser for The Banshees of Inisherin, which stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, directed by Martin McDonagh. Searchlight also showed the first scene of Chevalier, which is about the son of an African slave and a French plantation owner who grows up to be a famous composer in France.

Superman’s Henry Cavill may be seen here. Fill in for Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

The next movie by Thor director Taika Waititi, Next Goal Wins, got an eight-minute sneak peek. The movie is about the American Samoa soccer team. In 2001, they lost to Australia 31-0, which was the worst loss in World Cup history. Michael Fassbender takes over as their new coach.

Disney’s show ended with a visit from Avatar producer Jon Landau, who flew from New Zealand to Barcelona to talk about the next movie in the series. He said that Avatar: The Way of Water was in the final stages of post-production and that it was important to be in Barcelona “to show our support for the exhibition community.”

Landau said that the strength of James Cameron’s scripts is that they have universal themes. “There is nothing more relatable than family,” he said before showing a message from Cameron.

Cameron from New Zealand said that the people working on Avatar were “pushing the limits even further… Every shot is made for the biggest screen and best resolution that can be achieved… I think this is what people want.” He also said, “Our business is not going away.”

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Sigourney Weaver Reveals Her Unconventional Role in ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’

Weaver will portray Jake and Neytiri’s adoptive child.

Many pondered what type of role Sigourney Weaver would have in the sequel to James Cameron’s Avatar after the death of her character, Dr. Grace Augustine, who was the leader of the Avatar Program in the previous film. Finally, in an Empire Magazine exclusive, Weaver shared insights about the role she will portray in Avatar: The Way of Water, as well as a new photograph from the film.

Weaver announced to Empire Magazine that she would play Kiri, the adoptive daughter of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldaa), in the film. “I believe we all remember what we were experiencing as teens,” Weaver told Empire Magazine exclusively. “I most definitely do. When I was 11, I was 5′ 10″ or 5′ 11″. I had a strong feeling Kiri would be uncomfortable a lot of the time. She’s trying to figure out who she is. Jim’s assignment of that task excited me.”

A fresh picture, which adds to the character’s mystery, has also been unveiled, hinting at some type of link that Kiri would have with Grace. Kiri is seen inside a lab, staring at a monitor with a recording of Grace on it. Despite not being biologically connected to Jake and Neytiri, Kiri seems to have human traits that other Na’vi do not have, such as five digits and eyebrows, adding to the character’s mystery.

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With an obvious link between the two, as well as both characters being performed by the same actor, viewers can only guess on how significant Kiri’s involvement will be in the plot. The character will also appear on a subscriber-exclusive cover of Empire Magazine, which depicts her swimming underwater appreciating Pandora’s aquatic life, as shown in the first teaser.

Weaver and Cameron will work together again for Avatar: The Way of Water, having previously played Ellen Ripley in Aliens and Grace in the first Avatar film. Along with Weaver, Stephen Lang will reprise his role as Colonel Miles Quaritch, the man responsible for Grace’s death, in the sequel. Quaritch, like Weaver’s character, perished in the first film, fueling curiosity regarding his participation in Avatar: The Way of Water. While the roles of both actors remain unknown, fan speculation may continue until the highly anticipated film is released later this year.

On December 16, Avatar: The Way of Water will be released exclusively in cinemas.