The Duffer Brothers have left Netflix for a four-year exclusive deal for feature films, television, and streaming projects. The announcement was accompanied by a mini-movie by Paramount, directed by Jon M. Chu and narrated by Tom Cruise, which also featured actors from the studio. The video was shown alongside other talent signed to Paramount over the past eight months. The Duffers chose the deal over staying at Netflix due to Paramount's storied Hollywood legacy. They also mentioned the opportunity to work on theatrical movies as a key reason for their decision.