Duffer Brothers’ new Netflix sci-fi series The Boroughs set for 2026

Netflix confirms a 2026 release for The Boroughs, the Duffer Brothers’ sci-fi series starring Alfred Molina

Netflix has officially set a 2026 release window for The Boroughs, the upcoming sci-fi series from Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer.

The announcement marks the first major television project from the Duffer Brothers following the conclusion of Stranger Things, one of Netflix’s most successful original series.

The Boroughs is described as a supernatural sci-fi drama set in a quiet retirement community in the New Mexico desert. The story follows a group of unlikely elderly heroes who are forced to band together when an otherworldly threat begins targeting their community. According to Netflix’s synopsis, the mysterious force aims to steal the one thing the residents have the least of: time.

Duffer Brothers' new series titled "The Boroughs" is officially releasing on Netflix later this year.

The story focuses on a group of people in a retirement community who work together to fight a supernatural monster trying to steal their remaining time. pic.twitter.com/W3bpGgVAGA

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The series will consist of eight episodes and is expected to debut globally on Netflix, with all episodes likely releasing simultaneously. The show features a notable ensemble cast led by Alfred Molina as Sam, alongside Geena Davis as Renee, Alfre Woodard as Judy, Denis O’Hare as Wally, Clarke Peters as Art, and Bill Pullman as Jack. Additional cast members include Jena Malone, Rafael Casal, Jane Kaczmarek, Ed Begley Jr., and Dee Wallace.

While the Duffer Brothers serve as executive producers, The Boroughs is helmed by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, best known for Netflix’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Their involvement signals a blend of character-driven storytelling and high-concept genre elements.

Anticipation for The Boroughs has grown steadily as fans look ahead to what the Duffer Brothers will deliver post-Stranger Things. Early descriptions suggest a mix of heart, suspense, and supernatural intrigue, positioning the series as a distinctive addition to Netflix’s expanding sci-fi lineup.

Netflix has yet to announce an exact premiere date, but the 2026 release window places The Boroughs among the streamer’s most anticipated upcoming original series.