Millie Bobby Brown’s Next Big Roles After Stranger Things

Millie Bobby Brown has wrapped up her time on Stranger Things, but she’s not slowing down. With several new projects on the horizon, she’s set to show off her range in a variety of genres. From detective work to gymnastics, romantic comedy to the supernatural, Brown’s next steps are already making waves among fans and critics alike.

What’s Next for Millie Bobby Brown?

First up, Brown is returning as the sharp-witted Enola Holmes in the third film of the series. This time, the story takes her to Malta, where she faces her trickiest and most dangerous case yet. Philip Barantini is directing, and familiar faces like Henry Cavill, Louis Partridge, and Helena Bonham Carter are back as well. There’s no official release date yet, but anticipation is building.

She’s also set to star in Perfect, a biopic about American gymnast Kerri Strug. The film follows Strug’s determination to overcome a serious injury and compete for gold at the 1996 Olympics. Brown will take on the lead role, with Gia Coppola directing. Details are still under wraps, and a release date hasn’t been announced.

In Just Picture It, Brown teams up with Gabriel LaBelle for her first romantic comedy. The story centres on two uni students whose phones start showing them photos from a decade in the future, revealing them as a married couple with kids. Lee Toland Krieger is directing, and the cast includes Julian Dennison, Idina Menzel, and Margo Martindale. The film’s release date is still to come.

Brown is also stepping into the supernatural with Prism, a new series where she’ll star and serve as executive producer. She’ll play Cassie, a woman who can communicate with ghosts and must solve the mystery behind a global phenomenon causing spirits to appear everywhere. The series is in development and expected to land on screens in 2026 or later.

Fans React to Brown’s Upcoming Projects

Reactions to Brown’s upcoming roles have been mixed. Some are cheering her on, excited to see her tackle such a diverse line-up. Others, however, are sceptical after the divisive ending of Stranger Things’ final season. Social media has been buzzing with both support and criticism.

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

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

Some fans reckon the criticism is fair, given how the series finale left many disappointed. Still, others are keen to see if Brown can prove the doubters wrong with her next performances.

Stranger Things Finale: Why the Backlash?

The much-hyped conclusion to Stranger Things was met with a mix of excitement and letdown. The final showdown saw Vecna and the Mind Flayer defeated, the Upside Down destroyed, and Hawkins finally free. But the cost was high, with Eleven staying behind as the Upside Down collapsed, leaving her fate uncertain. The rest of the gang moved on with their lives, closing out the story with a nod to where it all began.

Despite the showrunners’ efforts to bring things full circle, many punters found the finale too drawn out and overly sentimental. The writing, pacing, and even the music and cinematography didn’t quite hit the mark compared to earlier seasons. For a series that built such a massive following, the ending felt a bit hollow and failed to live up to expectations.

With the finale now streaming, fans can revisit the entire journey on Netflix, but the debate over its ending—and Brown’s future—shows no sign of slowing down.