Millie Bobby Brown’s Post-Stranger Things Line-Up: What’s Next?

Millie Bobby Brown may have closed the chapter on her time in Hawkins, but her career is far from winding down. With several new ventures on the horizon, she’s set to explore a range of genres, leaving audiences curious about what’s to come after the much-discussed conclusion of Stranger Things.

Brown’s Upcoming Roles: From Sleuthing to the Supernatural

First up, Brown is returning to the world of Enola Holmes for a third instalment. This time, the young detective finds herself in Malta, where her ambitions collide with her most intricate and perilous investigation yet. Philip Barantini takes the director’s chair, and familiar faces such as Henry Cavill, Louis Partridge, and Helena Bonham Carter are expected to join her once more. A release date remains unconfirmed.

Next, she’s set to portray American gymnast Kerri Strug in Perfect, a biographical drama directed by Gia Coppola. The film centres on Strug’s determination to overcome a severe injury in pursuit of Olympic gold at the 1996 Games. Details are still under wraps, and there’s no word yet on when it will reach screens.

Brown will also star in Just Picture It, a romantic comedy where she appears opposite Gabriel LaBelle. The story follows two university students whose phones malfunction, revealing images of themselves a decade into the future as a married couple with children. Lee Toland Krieger directs, with Julian Dennison, Idina Menzel, and Margo Martindale also attached. This marks Brown’s first foray into the romcom genre, though a premiere date is still pending.

Rounding out her slate is Prism, a supernatural series in which Brown not only leads but also serves as executive producer. She’ll play Cassie, a woman uniquely able to communicate with spirits, tasked with uncovering the cause of a global phenomenon that sees ghosts appearing worldwide. The project is in development at Netflix and is tentatively expected in 2026 or later.

Mixed Fan Reactions After Stranger Things Finale

While many supporters are eager to see Brown’s range in these new roles, not everyone is convinced. The fallout from the Stranger Things finale has left some questioning whether she can deliver in her upcoming projects. Social media has been awash with both encouragement and scepticism, with comments ranging from praise for her versatility to doubts about her future performances.

Will she be able to still act with her face all messed up

That’s a seriously versatile lineup – mystery, biopic, rom-com, and supernatural.
Millie is clearly building range, not just momentum. Curious to see how Enola Holmes 3 and Perfect shape the next phase of her career 🎬A💖🌟👍

Hopefully she doesn’t phone it in on those like she did with ST

Will she be able to make any facial expressions by that stage or is she too far gone?

and episode 9 of stranger things pic.twitter.com/tOIUPMV4mw

need her in the buffy the vampire slayer revival series

That’s such a fantastic lineup of projects for Millie!

Given the divisive response to the series’ conclusion, it’s perhaps no surprise that opinions are split. Some fans are still reeling from the finale’s direction, while others are ready to see Brown tackle new challenges.

Stranger Things Finale: A Controversial Send-Off

The final episode of Stranger Things was long-awaited, but its reception has been anything but unanimous. The climactic showdown saw Vecna and the Mind Flayer defeated, the Upside Down destroyed, and Hawkins finally liberated. Yet, the cost was high: Eleven appeared to sacrifice herself, remaining behind as the alternate dimension collapsed.

Her fate is left deliberately unclear, surviving only in the memories and hopes of those left behind. The rest of the cast move forward with their lives, the story closing with a nod to the group’s origins—a final Dungeons & Dragons session. Despite the intention to bring things full circle, many viewers found the finale overly drawn out and emotionally heavy-handed, lacking the conviction and sharpness of earlier seasons.

For a series that built a global following, the last chapter felt oddly hollow, with criticism aimed at everything from the writing and pacing to the music and cinematography. The disappointment is palpable, and it’s little wonder that some are hesitant about what comes next for its breakout star.

Stranger Things: Series Overview

Stranger Things ran for five series between 2016 and 2025, created by the Duffer Brothers and starring the likes of Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink alongside Brown. The show has maintained strong ratings, with an IMDb score of 8.6/10 and a 90% Tomatometer on Rotten Tomatoes. All episodes are available to stream on Netflix.

Brown also has two other projects, The Girls I’ve Been and The Thing About Jellyfish, in development, though updates on these have been scarce for some time.