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Geek Culture
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
'Stranger Things 5' Will Not Have Mini-Movie Episodes
Though rumours have been swirling about the length of Stranger Things Season 5's upcoming episodes and how they will have the durations of feature films, co-creator and showrunner Ross Duffer has come out to dispel the speculations. Ross Duffer at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International for Stranger Things 2 Ross of the Duffer brothers, known for their work on projects as a pair, especially as the creators and directors of the Stranger Things series, expressed through his Instagram stories that it was 'not even close to accurate', with a screengrab of the fake graphic that had been circulating the internet. The original post had been making the rounds on X, formerly Twitter, and made the audacious claim that each episode would run above two hours on average, with the finale supposedly even hitting three hours. The graphic was even designed to look similar to Netflix's posts, thus successfully duping some fans online. Finn Wolfhard and Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things Season 4 The graphic's ability to fool the public was also due in part to statements by a couple of cast members who had teased long runtimes to various media outlets. Maya Hawke, who plays Robin Buckley, had stated during a podcast episode with Podcrushed that Season 5 production was like making 'basically eight movies', saying that 'the episodes are very long'. This sentiment was echoed by Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler, in an interview with Collider earlier this year, where he stated that 'not every episode is like a full-blown movie, but there are definitely some episodes this year that the runtime is definitely film-length. When all that adds up, I guess they're like little micro-movies.' While details about episode length remain firmly under lock and key, Duffer has been very assertive about Season 5, alleviating concerns of spoilers via his Instagram. 'Don't worry about spoilers,' he shared in his caption accompanying the show's teaser trailer, 'this teaser pulls from every episode except 7, but it's mostly Volume One and just barely scratches the surface.' Until a new trailer drops, fans can only try their best to bide their time like Hopper in the Russian prison, as Volume One of Stranger Things Season 5 will make its Netflix debut on 26 November 2025. Conversation with Ting Wei is like chatting with a weird AI bot programmed only with One Piece lore and theories, sitcom quotes and other miscellaneous pop culture references. When he's not sleeping, he's highly likely reading manga. In fact, the only thing he reads more than manga is the Bible, and it's honestly pretty close. Netflix ross duffer Stranger Things Stranger Things 5
News18
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ross Duffer Shuts Down Rumours, Says Leaked Stranger Things 5 Runtimes Are Fake
A viral leak claiming to reveal the episode lengths of Stranger Things Season 5 has been shut down by the show's co-creator, Ross Duffer. After a screenshot showing the supposed runtimes for all eight episodes started circulating online, Duffer took to Instagram to respond. 'Lol not even close to accurate," he wrote on his Instagram Story, calling out the fake leak. The screenshot, which included a 'Property of Netflix" watermark, claimed that most episodes would be nearly two hours long, with the finale stretching even longer, similar to a full-length movie. This sparked excitement and confusion among fans, especially since director Shawn Levy had earlier mentioned that some later episodes could be feature-length. But Duffer's post made it clear that the leaked runtimes are not real. The Stranger Things team has been careful not to spoil anything about the final season. After Netflix dropped the first teaser on July 16, Duffer reassured fans by saying, 'Don't worry about spoilers – this teaser pulls from every episode except 7, but it's mostly Volume One and just barely scratches the surface." Season 5 will be released in three parts. The first part, which includes the first four episodes, arrives on Netflix on November 26. The second part, with three episodes, comes out on Christmas Day, and the finale will stream on December 31. The final season promises a big showdown. According to the official summary, Hawkins is still suffering after the opening of the Rifts. Vecna is missing, the town is under military lockdown, and Eleven is forced to hide again. As the anniversary of Will's disappearance gets closer, the group must come together for one last battle against a powerful new threat.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer Release Date Probably Revealed
Rumors are circulating about the potential release date of Stranger Things Season 5 trailer. The iconic series premiered on Netflix on July 15, 2016. Season 2 came out on October 27, 2017, followed by Season 3 on July 4, 2019. The fourth season was split into two parts, dropping on May 27, 2022, and July 1, 2022. The upcoming fifth and final chapter of the series has been split into three parts that will all release in the last quarter of 2025. According to industry scooper @MyTimeToShineH, the trailer for Stranger Things is coming out on July 15. 'A brand new trailer for Stranger Things 5 is reportedly dropping tomorrow,' they shared on X (formerly Twitter). However, other sources suggest that it will release a day later, on July 16. For instance, Netflix Junkie cited the Stranger Things Instagram broadcast channel (via @turtymeck) to note the following enigmatic message: 'Signal detected: locking in at 7-1-6.' This reportedly appears to suggest that the trailer is releasing this Wednesday. In February 2022, before the release of the fourth season, Netflix renewed Stranger Things for the fifth and final season. The series creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, penned a letter to fans, teasing that while the exploration of the world of Stranger Things will continue, the main show will end with the fifth chapter. 'There are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of Stranger Things; new mysteries, new adventures, new unexpected heroes,' the Duffer brothers wrote. 'But first we hope you stay with us as we finish this tale' (via Netflix). Stranger Things Season 5 has eight episodes. Part 1, comprising four episodes, will drop on Netflix on November 26, 2025. Part 2 will then come out on December 25, 2025, with three episodes. The series finale will begin streaming on Netflix on December 31, 2025.
Daily Mirror
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stranger Things fan slam final series release date branding it 'worst ever seen'
Netflix announced the release dates for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things at their Tudum fan event in Los Angeles this weekend Netflix has finally unveiled the release dates for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, but what should have been an exciting moment has instead sparked a wave of backlash from fans. Show bosses announced that the final season will be rolled out in four volumes during the streamer's Tudum event at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The rollout includes eight episodes in total. Four are slated to come out as part of Volume I on November 26. Meanwhile, three episodes will be released on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. Then the standalone final volume will come out on December 31, New Year's Eve. Although the Duffer Brothers, who created the hit sci-fi series, described this season as "our biggest and most ambitious yet", not everyone is thrilled with the rollout process. One Stranger Things fan went viral after posting on social media saying: "This is actually the worst release schedule for a TV show that I have maybe ever seen. Pretty arrogant to assume people will be more interested in watching Stranger Things than spending time with family and friends." Others echoed their frustration, calling the festive release dates inconsiderate. Another person ranted: "It sucks so bad honestly. 'Hey, watch our show we know you love on Christmas and New Year 's Eve and don't spend time with your family, or else be spoiled!!'" A third added: "Proper attention seeking nonsense." The release strategy mirrors Netflix 's approach to other major series like Bridgerton and The Witcher, where they have also dropped episodes in multiple segments to keep the hype for the series alive. However, fans are arguing that placing the final instalments of such a beloved TV show on two of the biggest holiday dates of the year means that Netflix is prioritising marketing over family values. One person joked: "Netflix thinks we'd rather binge Stranger Things than fight over the last Christmas cookie—guess they forgot some of us actually like our families more than the Upside Down!" Another fan wrote: "New Year's Eve and Christmas Day? Pretty crazy." Despite the backlash, others defended Netflix's decision, saying that the Christmas holidays are the perfect time for families to sit down and watch Stranger Things together. The anticipation for season five is still sky-high, as fans have waited three years to see what happens next after the fourth season aired. On top of that, the show's creators have promised an action-heavy conclusion to the series, with Ross Duffer saying it will pack the narrative punch of "eight blockbuster movies". Matt Duffer added: "We think it's our most personal story. It was super intense and emotional to film — for us and for our actors. We've been making this show together for almost 10 years. There was a lot of crying. There was so much crying. The show means so much to all of us, and everyone put their hearts and souls into it." All the major cast members will return, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, and Gaten Matarazzo. Linda Hamilton is also joining the show in a mystery role.
CNET
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNET
Netflix Finally Picks 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Release Dates. Get the Full Scoop
Everyone (like me) who's been waiting nearly three years for the last season of Stranger Things has finally learned when we'll get to visit Hawkins, Indiana, and the Upside Down again. Netflix is giving fans a big holiday present and the end of this year with a three-part release of Stranger Things season 5. During Netflix's live Tudum fan event, we got all the details about the highly anticipated final season of Matt and Ross Duffer's global hit series. The three-part release of Stranger Things 5 will all come near the fall and winter holidays -- four episodes on the day before Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26; three episodes on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25; and the finale on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. Three years have passed since the show's fourth season premiered on Netflix, with a nerve-jangling run of episodes that introduced Vecna -- the biggest bad of the series -- while setting the stage for an ultimate showdown between the kids of Hawkins, Indiana, and the dream-invading hell-raiser. Stranger Things 4's ending alluded to a hell-on-earth scenario looming on the horizon. The new eight-episode adventure will pick up 18 months later, in the fall of 1987. Yes, we're still in the '80s even though the cast members are full-fledged adults now. Just go with it. Last season's finale found Eleven processing the earth-shattering realization that, during her time undergoing experiments led by Papa (Matthew Modine), she inadvertently created Vecna and the Upside Down. A collection of Nightmare on Elm Street-inspired kills throughout the episodes helped to unlock the veil separating the netherworld and the real one. Thanks to Will's psychic connection to the beast, we know Vecna is going to come back bigger and badder than before. By the look of things, the whole cast is back at it for one final go-round: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Winona Ryder, David Harbour and Brett Gelman are all here. It's a new year for Stranger Things, and something tells me it'll be the most challenging one the gang has ever faced.
