Prepare for one last trip to Hawkins because the Upside Down is opening its gates for a final farewell. That’s right, filming for Stranger Things‘s fifth and final season has officially begun! Here’s everything we know so far about the highly anticipated conclusion:
Filming Kickoff:
- Cameras started rolling on January 5, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, the show’s primary filming location.
- Cast members like Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Noah Schnapp (Will), and Winona Ryder (Joyce) are all back on set.
- Shawn Levy, one of the show’s creators, is expected to direct at least one episode.
What to Expect:
- The Duffer Brothers have been tight-lipped about the plot details, but they’ve hinted that season 5 will focus on the aftermath of season 4’s Vecna reveal and the Upside Down’s increasing presence in Hawkins.
- Expect a darker and more intense tone, as the stakes have never been higher for our favorite characters.
- We might see some familiar faces returning, along with some new threats emerging from the Upside Down.
Release Date:
- Unfortunately, with filming just starting, a release date for season 5 is still far off.
- The delay due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes pushed back the production schedule, making a late 2024 release unlikely.
- We’re probably looking at a mid-to-late 2025 premiere at the earliest.
Fan Theories:
While we wait for official details, fans are already buzzing with theories about what could happen in the final season.
- Some popular theories include:
- Eleven sacrificed herself to save Hawkins.
- The Upside Down is merging with Hawkins permanently.
- A time jump that shows the characters as adults dealing with the aftermath of their Upside Down experiences.
No matter what the Duffer Brothers have in store, one thing is sure: Stranger Things season 5 will be epic. So get ready for some tears, cheers, and maybe even a few scares because the final battle is about to begin!
