‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 to Premiere Next Year

The hit Netflix series Stranger Things has officially wrapped production on its fifth and final season, marking the end of an era for the nostalgic sci-fi phenomenon.

Cast and crew members shared heartfelt tributes on social media, reflecting on the show’s nearly decade-long journey.

Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers—the character first drawn into the sinister “Upside Down” in the series’ debut—took to Instagram to express his gratitude. Sharing photos from the early days of filming, Schnapp wrote, “As I close this chapter of my life, I can’t help but be forever grateful for the incredible people I’ve met and the valuable lessons I’ve learned over this decade-long journey.”

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He praised creators Matt and Ross Duffer for their meticulous storytelling and added, “Stranger Things was more than a job; it was a lifelong dream made reality thanks to the Duffers taking a chance on me as a 10-year-old kid. This show is a never-ending story for me—it’s in my heart forever.”

Ross Duffer also reflected on the series’ impact, sharing that many cast members joined the project as children, with some as young as ten or eleven. “They’ve grown up before our eyes, becoming more than actors—they’ve become family,” Duffer wrote.

Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler, echoed similar sentiments, posting a nostalgic photo of himself with castmates from the first season. “We shot [the final season] for a year, and I’ll miss all of my friends and our characters terribly. I hope you’ll love this season as much as I do. See you all next year.”

Since its premiere in 2016, Stranger Things has captivated audiences with its mix of 1980s nostalgia, supernatural horror, and heartfelt storytelling. It follows a group of teenagers and their families in Hawkins, Indiana, as they battle the mysterious forces of the “Upside Down.” The series has introduced memorable villains like Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, and turned its cast—featuring stars like Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink, and Maya Hawke—into household names.

The show has won 12 Primetime Emmy Awards to date and remains one of Netflix’s most acclaimed productions. While the streaming giant has yet to announce a specific release date for Season 5, fans can expect it to debut sometime next year.