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Stranger Things is one of Netflix’s most popular original series, captivating audiences with its blend of nostalgia, horror, and science fiction. The series follows a group of friends in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, as they uncover dark secrets about the supernatural world known as the Upside Down.
With four seasons already released, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Stranger Things Season 5. In this article, we’ll explore everything we know so far about the release date, plot, and fan theories for the upcoming Stranger Things season.
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Release Date
Netflix had not yet announced an official Stranger Things Season 5 release date or its finale. However, it was reported that filming for the season had begun in early 2020 but was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Filming resumed in September 2020 and was ongoing at the time of the cutoff.
It’s difficult to predict when the finale will be released given that the pandemic has disrupted the production schedule. Typically, Netflix releases new seasons of its original series about a year or more after filming. With that in mind, it’s possible that Stranger Things Season 5 could be released in early 2023 or late 2023 if filming wrapped up in the latter half of 2021.
It’s important to note that these are only estimates and Netflix has not announced any official release dates or windows for Stranger Things Season 5 or its finale as of my knowledge cutoff.
Plot
As of now, the plot of Stranger Things Season 5 remains largely unknown. However, a teaser released by Netflix in May 2021 gives us a glimpse into what we can expect. The teaser shows Eleven (played by Millie Bobby Brown) locked up in a facility, with doctors and scientists monitoring her. This suggests that the season will pick up where Season 4 left off, with Eleven being captured by the Russians. The teaser also includes the tagline “We’re not in Hawkins anymore,” which has led fans to speculate that the setting of Stranger Things Season 5 could move beyond Hawkins and explore other locations.
In addition to the teaser, there have been a few other hints dropped by the show’s creators about what we can expect from Season 5. In an interview with Collider, series co-creator Ross Duffer said that the new season will be “bigger and better” than previous seasons, with a focus on character development. He also hinted that the season will explore some of the unresolved plotlines from previous seasons, such as the fate of Hopper (played by David Harbour). In the Season 3 finale, it appeared that Hopper was killed, but the post-credits scene suggested that he may have survived.
Another hint about the plot of Season 5 comes from an interview with executive producer Shawn Levy. In an interview with Collider, Levy said that the new season will be “the most ambitious” one yet, with a “ton of action.” He also hinted that the season will explore more of the Upside Down and the Mind Flayer’s origins. This could mean we’ll finally learn more about the dark forces that have threatened Hawkins since the beginning of the series.
Stranger Things has amassed a huge following of fans, who have created a plethora of fan theories for what will happen in Season 5. With the release date approaching, here are some of the most popular fan theories.
Hopper is still alive
As mentioned earlier, the fate of Hopper was left uncertain at the end of Season 3. While it appeared that he sacrificed himself to close the gate to the Upside Down, the post-credits scene hinted that he may have survived.
Fans have speculated that Hopper may have been captured by the Russians or that he used his knowledge of the gate to transport himself to the Upside Down, where he is now trapped. Many fans are hoping to see Hopper return in Stranger Things Season 5, and some even believe that he could be the key to defeating the Mind Flayer once and for all.
The season will feature time travel
The season will feature time travel: As mentioned earlier, some fans believe that time travel will play a role in Season 5. This theory is fueled by the tagline “We’re not in Hawkins anymore” from the teaser, which suggests that the setting of the season could move beyond Hawkins. Some fans think that the group will travel back in time to stop the Mind Flayer from ever being created, while others believe that they will travel to the future to see the consequences of their actions.
The season will explore the origins of the Upside Down
Throughout the series, the Upside Down has been shrouded in mystery, with only glimpses of its origins revealed. Many fans believe that Stranger Things Season 5 will delve deeper into the history of the Upside Down and the Mind Flayer, shedding light on where they came from and why they are attacking Hawkins.
Some theories suggest that the Upside Down may be a parallel universe that was created by a scientific experiment gone wrong, while others think that it could be a realm controlled by a malevolent deity.
The season will feature a crossover with another show
This theory is more of a long shot, but some fans believe that Stranger Things Season 5 will feature a crossover with another Netflix show, such as The Witcher or The Umbrella Academy. While there is no evidence to support this theory, it’s not completely impossible, as Netflix has experimented with crossovers in the past.
Hopper is still alive
As mentioned earlier, the fate of Hopper was left uncertain at the end of Season 3. While it appeared that he sacrificed himself to close the gate to the Upside Down, the post-credits scene hinted that he may have survived. Fans have speculated that the Russians may have captured Hopper or that he used his knowledge of the gate to transport himself to the Upside Down, where he is now trapped. Many fans hope to see Hopper return in Season 5, and some even believe that he could be the key to defeating the Mind Flayer.
We are almost done with our Stranger Things experience!
In conclusion, season 5 is one of the most anticipated releases of this year, and fans have been eagerly speculating about what will happen in the new season. While the plot remains largely unknown, the hints dropped by the show’s creators and the fan theories circulating online have only increased the excitement.
Whether Hopper is alive, Eleven’s powers evolve, or the group travels through time, fans can’t wait to see what the Duffer brothers have in store for us in Season 5.
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