The writers of Stranger Things season 5 are going to get started on the new scripts very soon. Fans of the Netflix original series are still recovering following the blockbuster season 4 finale. Stranger Things, which began in 2016, follows the other-worldly terrors tormenting the youngsters of the quaint town of Hawkins. The gang of teens including Mike, Lucas, Will, Dustin, Max, and more have faced demons, conspiracies, and portals to another plane known as the Upside Down with help from telekinetic superhuman Eleven.
In Stranger Things season 4, fans have been treated to feature-length episodes in an epic beginning-of-the-end story arc. All the fan-favorite characters have ed forces to fight the fearsome Upside Down villain Vecna. Following the first seven episodes dropping on Netflix in June, the season was officially concluded with two more huge episodes last week, but despite all the climactic action, the Stranger Things season 4 finale left the door open for one final confrontation to save Hawkins. A series-ending season 5 was previously confirmed and now has more excitement around it than ever, with eager fans hoping they won’t have to wait too long to revisit the Upside Down.
Now, talking to Stranger Things season 5. Ross Duffer tells fans that he and his brother will take “a little vacation in July,” but that “the writers room is going to start in that first week of August.” While nothing is confirmed, Netflix is reportedly eyeing a release date for the series in summer 2024.
It took less than a day after the release of the season 4 finale for speculation to begin on season 5. Fans are already theorizing online about how the story will ramp up, with some fans speculating that Will Byers will become a key figure in the final fight, having been the original catalyst for the characters’ adventures in season 1. As well as confirming their schedule, the Duffers also recently confirmed that season 5 will be slightly shorter than its relentless, action-packed predecessor.
Stranger Things has become one of the most talked about shows in the world, and its popularity only continues to grow. With season 4 being one of Netflix’s most successful launches ever, it will come as welcome news that the momentum won't die down, as season 5 will come hot on its tail. The Duffers have work to do to try and top the narrative highs of the latest episodes. Stranger Things seasons 1-4 are streaming now, exclusively on Netflix.
Source: Collider