{"id":55988,"date":"2024-10-06T10:48:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T14:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=55988"},"modified":"2024-10-06T10:49:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T14:49:21","slug":"is-stranger-things-season-5-happening-check-out-everything-we-know-so-far","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/is-stranger-things-season-5-happening-check-out-everything-we-know-so-far\/55988\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Stranger Things Season 5 happening? Check out everything we know so far"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we prepare to return to Hawkins one last time, fans of Netflix\u2019s hit series \u201cStranger Things\u201d are bracing themselves for what promises to be a mind-flaying conclusion. Like Eleven facing the Demogorgon, we\u2019re both excited and terrified to see how this beloved story will end. So, let\u2019s dive into the Upside Down of information and uncover everything we know about Stranger Things 5.<\/p>\n

The Beginning of the End: \u201cFriends Don\u2019t Lie\u201d<\/p>\n

Back in February 2022, the creators \u2013 the Duffer Brothers dropped a truth bomb that would make even Eleven pause. They announced that Season 5 would be the show\u2019s last, proving that friends don\u2019t lie, even when the truth hurts. In their open letter to fans, they wrote:<\/p>\n

\u201cSeven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things. At the time, we predicted the story would last four or five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but \u2014 as you\u2019ll soon see for yourselves \u2014 we are now hurtling toward our finale. Season 4 will be the penultimate season; season 5 will be the last.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Production and Release Date<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After delays production for Stranger Things 5 officially began on January 8, 2024. However, fans might need to stock up on Eggos and prepare for a longer wait than initially expected.<\/p>\n

Millie Bobby Brown, who plays the role of Eleven, revealed in March 2024 that filming would continue for another nine months, likely wrapping up in December 2024 or January 2025. Given the show\u2019s extensive post-production needs (those Demogorgons don\u2019t animate themselves, you know), we might not see the final season until late 2025 or early 2026. It\u2019s not ideal, but hey, at least it\u2019s not The Upside Down.<\/p>\n

Returning Cast and New Faces<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Most of the main cast is expected to return, ready to face whatever interdimensional horrors await. This includes Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), and Noah Schnapp (Will). Joe Keery, who plays everyone\u2019s favourite babysitter Steve Harrington, teased \u201cgood things\u201d for his character in the final season.<\/p>\n

The fate of some characters remains as uncertain as the contents of a Hawkins Lab experiment. Sadie Sink\u2019s Max ended Season 4 in a coma, while Joseph Quinn\u2019s Eddie Munson seemed to meet a heroic end. However, Quinn has been dropping hints about a potential return, stating cryptically, \u201cI might have that feeling too. Or maybe I don\u2019t. I don\u2019t know! Who knows?\u201d It\u2019s enough to make us wonder if he\u2019s been spending time with Erica and her D&D campaigns.<\/p>\n

Four new cast members have been confirmed, including child actors Jake Connelly and Nell Fisher, Alex Breaux, and, in a move that would impress even Murray Bauman, none other than \u201cThe Terminator\u201d star Linda Hamilton.<\/p>\n

Plot Details and Character Arcs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While specific plot details are locked up, the Duffer Brothers have promised that Season 5 will focus on breaking down the mythology of the Upside Down and answering long-standing questions from Season 1. Matt Duffer described it as \u201cseason 1 on steroids,\u201d adding, \u201cIt\u2019s the biggest it\u2019s ever been in terms of scale.\u201d We can almost hear Dustin exclaiming, \u201cNow this is music!\u201d<\/p>\n

Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers (the boy who started it all), hinted at his character\u2019s significance in the final season: \u201cThe way they closed the show is just perfect \u2014 the story started with Will, and it\u2019ll end with Will.\u201d It seems Will\u2019s journey is far from over, reminding us that in Hawkins, history has a way of repeating itself.<\/p>\n

Ross Duffer elaborated on Will\u2019s arc, saying, \u201cWill really takes centre stage again in 5. This emotional arc for him is what we feel is going to hopefully tie the whole series together.\u201d Could this mean Will\u2019s connection to the Upside Down will be the key to finally closing the gate?<\/p>\n

Finn Wolfhard, addressing the unresolved tension between Mike and Will, said, \u201cI would imagine Mike is going to be totally accepting of Will, and I really want Will to have a really happy ending. And I think he will.\u201d Let\u2019s hope their friendship proves once again that \u201cfriends don\u2019t lie\u201d and \u201ccrazy together\u201d is the best way to be.<\/p>\n

Episode Count and Runtime<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stranger Things 5 will consist of eight episodes, each promising to be as packed with action and emotion as a Scoops Ahoy ice cream sundae. Maya Hawke, who plays Robin, described them as \u201cbasically, eight movies,\u201d emphasizing their length and quality.<\/p>\n

While the season overall may not be as long as Season 4 (which had a total runtime that could rival a road trip to Utah), the Duffer Brothers have hinted at a film-length finale, potentially running around 2.5 hours. As Dustin would say, \u201cWhy are you keeping this curiosity door locked?\u201d We can\u2019t wait to see what\u2019s behind it.<\/p>\n

The Future of the Stranger Things Universe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While this may be the end for our core group of characters, it\u2019s not the last we\u2019ll see of the Stranger Things universe. Like the Upside Down itself, the franchise is spreading. The Duffer Brothers have confirmed that spin-offs are in development, including a mysterious live-action series correctly guessed by Finn Wolfhard.<\/p>\n

What could it be? A Steve and Robin buddy cop show? Erica\u2019s adventures in D&D? The possibilities are as endless as a trip through the Void.<\/p>\n

Additionally, a prequel stage play, \u201cStranger Things: The First Shadow,\u201d debuted on London\u2019s West End in November 2023 and is set to transfer to Broadway in 2025. It seems the curiosity door will remain open for fans even after the main series concludes.<\/p>\n

As we approach the final chapter of this cultural phenomenon, one thing is certain: Stranger Things 5 promises to be an emotional, action-packed finale that will keep fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.<\/p>\n

As we prepare to face this last adventure with our favourite party of misfits, remember: \u201cMornings are for coffee and contemplation,\u201d but the next year or so will be for theories, rewatches, and eager anticipation. Whether you\u2019re Team Steve or Team Jonathan, whether you prefer Eggos or maple syrup on your waffles, we\u2019re all in this together.<\/p>\n

As Eleven would say, \u201cFriends don\u2019t lie,\u201d and here\u2019s the truth: Stranger Things 5 is coming, and it\u2019s going to turn our world Upside Down one last time. So grab your Farrah Fawcett hairspray, dust off your Ghostbusters proton packs, and get ready.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

While this may be the end for our core group of characters, it\u2019s not the last we\u2019ll see of the Stranger Things universe. Like the Upside Down itself, the franchise is spreading. The Duffer Brothers have confirmed that spin-offs are in development, including a mysterious live-action series correctly guessed by Finn Wolfhard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":366,"featured_media":55995,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[68],"tags":[19707,19693,19709,19696,19702,18826,19704,19691,19695,19699,19705,6235,19701,19708,19694,12343,570,19692,394,19706,3567,19703,19711,19710,19700,19698,395,19690,19697],"class_list":["post-55988","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tv","tag-alex-breaux","tag-caleb-mclaughlin","tag-duffer-brothers","tag-dustin","tag-eddie-munson","tag-eleven","tag-erica","tag-finn-wolfhard","tag-gaten-matarazzo","tag-hawkins-lab","tag-jake-connelly","tag-joe-keery","tag-joseph-quinn","tag-linda-hamilton","tag-lucas","tag-max","tag-maya-hawke","tag-mike","tag-millie-bobby-brown","tag-nell-fisher","tag-noah-schnapp","tag-quinn","tag-robin","tag-ross-duffer","tag-sadie-sink","tag-steve-harrington","tag-stranger-things","tag-the-upside-down","tag-will"],"reading_time":"6 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55988","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/366"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=55988"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/55988\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/55995"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=55988"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=55988"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=55988"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}