Stranger Things Season 5 On Netflix: Release Date Speculation, Cast, Plot & More

Stranger Things Season 5 On Netflix: Release Date Speculation, Cast, Plot & More

Stranger Things season 5 is in development, and after watching the fourth season of Stranger Things, you're probably already looking forward to the next set of episodes. Lucky for you, we have all the information you need to satisfy you! WARNING: The article below contains many spoilers.

The highly anticipated Stranger Things Season 5 is expected to be the show's final season. The Duffer Brothers, creators of the show, have already confirmed that the final season is underway. However, fans are still left wondering when they can expect to see the gang back in action and what they can expect from the final season.

• Stranger Things Season 5: Release Date

As of now, there is no official release date for Stranger Things Season 5. With filming set to start in June 2023, the earliest fans can expect to see the final season is 2024. David Harbour, who plays Hopper, has also suggested the same time frame.

What to expect from Stranger Things Season 5?

As Stranger Things Season 4 came to a close, the stage was set for the gang's final showdown to save Hawkins and the world. The final season will see them attempting to close the door on the Upside Down for good. Fans can expect to see a lot of ground covered in the last season.

The Duffer Brothers have hinted that some of the big season two ideas will be pulled into season five. As they worked on season four, they filled up a whiteboard with every idea they could imagine. From this list, they picked the best ideas for season four and saved the rest for the final season.

In a recent interview, Harbour revealed that the ending of the show will be bittersweet. The cast has grown up, and it's time for them to move on to different projects. The show's creators also announced that they planned the complete story arc for Stranger Things seven years ago and predicted the story would last for four to five seasons.

Stranger Things Season 5: Expected Cast

As fans eagerly await the release of Stranger Things season five, it's time to start getting excited about what's to come. With the anticipation building, let's take a look at the characters we can expect to see in the upcoming season.

The Kids Group

The kids' group has been at the forefront of Stranger Things from the beginning, and in season five, we can expect to see them all return. Millie Bobby Brown will reprise her role as Eleven, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield, and Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair.

The Babysitters' Club

In season four, we saw Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) and Robin Buckley (Maya Hawke) team up with Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) and Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton) to form the Stranger Things version of a babysitters' club. Eduardo Franco also joined the group as Argyle. We can expect all of these characters to return in season five.

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The Main Adults and Parents

David Harbour will return as Jim Hopper, along with Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, Brett Gelman as Murray, and Tom Wlaschiha as Dmitri.

The Villains

It wouldn't be Stranger Things without some villains, and season five is sure to bring back some old foes. While details are still under wraps, we can expect to see some of the villains or those with questionable morals make a return.

Henry/001/Vecna

Jamie Campbell-Bower takes on the role of Henry/001/Vecna, the terrifying, tentacle-covered uber villain. Although Vecna is the epitome of evil, Jamie has been defending his character and even suggests that we might see more of his humanity by the end of Stranger Things.

As we look forward to Stranger Things season five, there's plenty to get excited about. With a jam-packed list of characters returning, both good and bad, it's sure to be another thrilling season.

Stranger Things Season 5: The Story

Netflix executives were brought to tears by the pitch for Stranger Things Season 5, according to The Duffer Brothers. The storyline for the season has reportedly been outlined and Netflix responded positively to the pitch.

However, the fourth season's ending leaves us wondering what is in store for the next installment of the show. Although a few characters met their demise in season four, some major players survived.

Even Max made a surprise return after seemingly dying, robbing the show of the tension that such a death would bring. Sadie Sink, who plays Max, has stated that she has no idea what is in store for her character in the upcoming season.

Nonetheless, Max is likely to suffer memory loss and may have a long road to recovery ahead of her. The final season of Stranger Things is sure to be emotional, and Noah Schnapp believes 2023 will be the year of Stranger Things.