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Stranger Things Misses Drama Nod, Earns Seven Technical Nominations

7/10/2026

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Summary

Stranger Things Snubbed

Stranger Things was not nominated for Outstanding Drama Series in the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards announced July 8, 2026.
The series earned seven nominations in Production Design, Sound Mixing and Visual Effects.
Neither actors nor Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer received nominations, with the brothers omitted from writing and directing categories.
Weta FX earned a Special Visual Effects nomination, prompting Hill and Aitken to thank the team.

Summary

Stranger Things Expands

Animated Tales from ’85 debuted April 23 with ten episodes and earned a 2026 renewal.
$50 companion book sells only at Target in the U.S. and includes a code unlocking material on Tudum.
Dark Horse Comics has issued Stranger Things miniseries since 2018 with Dungeons & Dragons and TMNT crossovers.
A live-action spin-off is rumored, but the Duffer brothers’ Netflix exit could jeopardize it.

History

Historical Context

Netflix founded in 1997 launched streaming in 2007 and released its first original drama, House of Cards, on February 1 2013. The company hit one million subscribers in 2003 and later expanded to 130 territories in 2016, cementing its global reach. Its success highlighted streaming’s role in television awards, and by 2018 Stranger Things secured 14 Emmy nominations, illustrating how streaming services now shape award eligibility.

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Stranger Things Snubbed

Stranger Things was not nominated for Outstanding Drama Series in the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards announced July 8, 2026.
The series earned seven nominations in Production Design, Sound Mixing and Visual Effects.
Neither actors nor Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer received nominations, with the brothers omitted from writing and directing categories.
Weta FX earned a Special Visual Effects nomination, prompting Hill and Aitken to thank the team.

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