Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Behind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a documentary that provides a look at the production of the award-winning stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow. The film follows the actors and crew as they bring the expansion of the Hawkins universe to the theater.

Produced in the United Kingdom by MakeMake, the film was directed by Jonathan Halperin. This project follows his 2022 film A Trip to Infinity. Kent Kubena served as the producer. The documentary features a credited cast of 31 people, including the stage show's performers and writers such as Kate Trefry, Shane Attwooll, Rhys Bailey, Calum Ross, Anika Boyle, and Christopher Buckley, all appearing as themselves.

Released on April 14, 2025, the film has a runtime of 85 minutes. It holds a rating of 7.3/10 on TMDB based on 35 votes.