Cast of Stranger Things

With 'Stranger Things 4' Volume 2 now streaming, it's time to look ahead at how the series will end with Season 5.

The Duffer Brothers called Season 4 their “ Game of Thrones season.” On the eve of the finale, fans emotionally prepared themselves to say goodbye to some of their favorites. Stranger Things is a fantasy series, after all, and in this magical world, anything could happen. "Normally it's like, 'Oh, we get to revisit the characters in their normal lives and how they're doing and what are their relationships like?' And 5 is just going to be pedal to the metal from the opening scene. "We do have an outline for Season 5 and we pitched it to Netflix and they really responded well to it," said Matt Duffer. "I mean, it was hard. Netflix has not revealed exactly when Stranger Things Season 5 will premiere, and considering the scope and ambition of Season 4, it seems like the show’s creators, The Duffer Brothers, need ample time for production. According to Ross Duffer, the original plan was to shoot Season 4 and 5 back-to-back, but that wasn’t feasible. As for the release schedule, Peter Friedlander, Netflix’s head of scripted series for the U.S. and Canada, told Variety that Season 5 will be released all at once. Spoilers ahead for Stranger Things Season 4. Hawkins, itself, is in disarray, with the small town now merging with the Upside Down, and Sadie Sink’s Max is left in a coma after Eleven may or may not have saved her from dying. At least that's what I remember from the outline," Ross Duffer explained. “The ending is the hard thing,” he added. Here is everything we know about Stranger Things’ final season so far.

Ahead of the final episodes being released, Will Byers actor Noah Schnapp tweeted an ominous picture of himself along with the words: "Happy Stranger Things ...

We don't yet have a confirmed cast list for Stranger Things season 5 but we'd expect all the surviving central characters to be back for more. Another thing we know is that season 5 is likely to feature a time jump, as Ross Duffer previously told TVLine: "I'm sure we will do a time jump. Seasons 1 to 3 all released their entire seasons in one go, while season 4 released in two volumes, with volume 1 containing seven episodes and volume 2 containing two. Season 3 took two years to arrive, while season 4 took 3 years, although this was in part due to delays from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has, so you don't need to worry that the series will be left on a cliffhanger. It proved too large to tell in four, but – as you’ll soon see for yourselves – we are now hurtling toward our finale.

It is time to return to the Upside Down. From the Stranger Things season 5 release date, cast, plot, and more here is what's next for the Netflix series.

And that is it for everything we know about Stranger Things season 5! And finally, we know that in Stranger Things season 5, we may all be left a sobbing mess. In an interview with Variety, the creators also shared that Stranger Things season 5 will be exploring the lore of the Upside Down. But among the tragedy, we do know some stars who will be making their return for Stranger Things season 5. The next season will likely go over how the dimension works, the hierarchy of Stranger Things monsters, and other creepy details that have been playing on fans’ minds for years. On the other hand, Stranger Things season 2 and 4 had nine episodes. Season 1 and 3 of Stranger Things consisted of eight episodes each. Season 4 of Stranger Things suffered delays because of the global Covid-19 pandemic. So, while we don’t know for sure, we are betting that Stranger Things season 5 will have at least nine episodes – maybe even ten. So yeah, to say we ended the last season of Stranger Things on a cliffhanger is an understatement, and fans may already be wondering what happens next. Although filming for Stranger Things season 5 hasn’t kicked off just yet, restrictions and delays caused by Covid-19 have died down in the industry. After the explosive events of season 4 part 2, it is safe to say the final entry of the hit sci-fi series, Stranger Things season 5, won’t disappoint.

The Duffer Brothers planned Stranger Things' expansive story from the outset, with a multi-season story mapped out before fans even met Eleven. Six years after ...

The only Stranger Things cast members who are unlikely to return are those who are killed off in season 4 part 2. Stranger Things season 5's release is likely to be some distance away. That is no guarantee that Stranger Things season 5 will follow the same model, but it's unlikely the final season of Netflix's flagship show will be smaller than the penultimate one - logic dictates the opposite. That means all of the main cast are likely to return: here's every Stranger Things season 4 cast member who can return for season 5: Season 4 will be the penultimate season; season 5 will be the last." Stranger Things season 4 part 2 had enough space to tell Vecna's backstory, and build the villain's mythology, as well as developing the dynamic between human cast members. Thankfully, the majority of Stranger Things' cast would be free to return for season 5. And that would allow for a real world response that doesn't leave the Hellfire Club to fend for themselves in what could be a final war to end all wars. Read on for Stranger Things season 5 story hints, updates and information. After all, the Duffers usually tie everything up nicely, as a story reset before the new season brings a new threat. The story is far from over and while it may take some time to get over the events of Season 4, the hype to return to Hawkins and the Upside Down is real. It’s clear that before Stranger Things ends, there will have to be a final showdown.

Stranger Things Season 4 concluded with a two-part finale on Netflix. Here's what we know about the future of the show, including season 5.

We think everyone — including Netflix — will be surprised when they hear the concept, because it’s very, very different. In a recent interview, the Duffers said they didn’t yet have shoot dates for the final season. It’s unclear if the spin-off will even take place in Hawkins. In February, Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer—the “Duffer Brothers”— published an open letter about the series’ future. “There are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of Stranger Things; new mysteries, new adventures, new unexpected heroes. That story—with Eleven, Mike, Will, and Hopper—will end after Season 5.