History of Stranger Things season 5 in Timeline
The fifth and final season of the Netflix series "Stranger Things", titled "Stranger Things 5", is set to be released soon. The Duffer brothers, the show's creators, will return as producers alongside Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen, Iain Paterson, and Curtis Gwinn.
2017: Season 5 Teased by Producers
In 2017, producers of Stranger Things teased the possibility of a fifth season.
February 17, 2022: Duffer Brothers Announce Season 5 Renewal
On February 17, 2022, series creators Matt and Ross Duffer announced the renewal of Stranger Things for a fifth and final season in a letter to fans.
August 2, 2022: Writing Begins for Season 5
Writing for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things began on August 2, 2022.
November 6, 2022: Season 5 Premiere Title Revealed
On November 6, 2022, the title of the first episode of season 5 was revealed to be "Chapter One: The Crawl," written by the Duffer Brothers.
May 6, 2023: Writing Paused Due to Writers' Strike
On May 6, 2023, the Duffer Brothers announced a pause on writing for season 5 due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.
June 2023: Linda Hamilton Joins Cast
During Netflix's TUDUM event in June 2023, Linda Hamilton's addition to the Stranger Things cast was announced.
September 2023: Shawn Levy Confirmed to Direct
Executive producer Shawn Levy was confirmed to be directing at least one episode in season 5 by September 2023.
October 14, 2023: Writing Passes Halfway Point
By October 14, 2023, writing for Stranger Things season 5 was reported to be over halfway done.
2023: Hollywood Labor Disputes Delay Production
Production for Stranger Things season 5 experienced significant delays due to the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes.
January 8, 2024: Production Begins for Season 5
After delays, production for Stranger Things season 5 officially began on January 8, 2024.
January 2024: Amybeth McNulty Returns, Production Begins
Production for Stranger Things season 5 officially began on January 8, 2024. A set photo confirmed Amybeth McNulty's return as Vickie.
March 2024: Millie Bobby Brown Provides Production Update
By March 2024, Millie Bobby Brown reported that filming had nine months remaining and that she had read six episodes of the season.
July 2024: New Cast Members Announced
In July 2024, Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux joined the cast of Stranger Things season 5.
2025: Stranger Things Season 5 Expected Release
Stranger Things season 5 is expected to be released sometime in 2025.
2025: Stranger Things Season 5 Expected Release
The release of Stranger Things season 5 is expected sometime in 2025.