[Source: Reuters Entertainment]

An animated series set in the sci-fi world of “Stranger Things” is in development at Netflix (NFLX.O), part of the streaming service’s efforts to expand the hit series into a wide-ranging franchise.

Netflix announced the series in a statement released on Monday but gave no title or release date and few details.

Netflix had previously announced that a “Stranger Things” spinoff show was in the works and a play that will debut at London’s West End in November.