Stranger Things Season 5 Officially Begins Production
Fans of the beloved Netflix series Stranger Things have been eagerly awaiting the start of production for Season 5, and the wait is finally over. The official social media accounts for the show have confirmed that filming has begun, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement.
The news was announced with a series of cryptic posts on the show’s official Twitter account, featuring eerie images and quotes that hinted at the return of the beloved characters and the next chapter in the Battle of Starcourt.
"The adventures of Hawkins continue…" the tweet read, accompanied by a photo of a calendar with the date circled in red.
Meanwhile, the show’s Instagram account shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the set, featuring the iconic Wheeler’s house and the eerie lights of the Upside Down.
"Season 5 is a go!" the caption read, accompanied by a shot of the show’s stars, including Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, and Gaten Matarazzo, on set.
The news comes as a relief to fans, who have been waiting for an update on the status of the show since Season 4 concluded in May. The fourth season was a critical and commercial success, introducing new characters and plotlines while also revisiting fan-favorite storylines.
Details about Season 5 are still scarce, but show creators the Duffer Brothers have hinted that the new season will pick up where the previous one left off, with the gang facing new threats and challenges in the face of the Upside Down.
"We’re really excited to get back to work on Stranger Things," said the Duffer Brothers in a statement. "We’ve got a lot of new ideas and storylines that we can’t wait to share with the fans."
The cast has also been teasing the new season on social media, with Millie Bobby Brown sharing a photo of her character Eleven’s iconic blonde wig on Instagram.
"New chapter, new Eleven," she captioned the post.
Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler, also shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the set, featuring his co-stars and a cryptic message about the return of the Mind Flayer.
"The Mind Flayer is back… and so are we," he captioned the post.
While there’s still much to be learned about Season 5, one thing is certain: fans are eagerly awaiting the return of their favorite show. With production now underway, it’s only a matter of time before we get our first look at the new season.