Unfortunately, the premiere ofStranger Thingsseason 5 is still a ways away, but Netflix has just released another project set in the same universe that will (hopefully) make the wait for the new episodes go by faster. It has been almost three years since season 4 debuted. Consequently, the hype surrounding the upcoming season is higher than ever (or lower than ever for some who are tired of the long wait). While Netflix won’t drop the last set of episodes anytime soon,the streaming service is seemingly trying to make up for the delay with a newStranger Thingsrelease.
As many will recall,Stranger Thingsseason 4 endedon a couple of cliffhangers. Max’s life hung in the balance after Vecna killed her and Eleven used all her power to revive her friend, and the Upside Down began to crossover into Hawkins following the fight with the ultimateStranger Thingsvillain. So,it has been three years of wondering what will happen to the beloved characters and how their final battle will play out.Despite the answers not being readily available, Netflix has debuted a new documentary to give fans their fill ofStranger Thingsbefore season 5 premieres.
Netflix Just Released A BTS Documentary For Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Is A Stage Play
On June 01, 2025, Netflix droppedBehind the Curtain: Stranger Things: The FirstShadow, a documentary containing behind-the-scenes footage fromthe West End stage playStranger Things: The First Shadow. The production isa prequel to the Netflix sci-fi horror series set in 1959 and tells the story of Henry Creel’s arrival in Hawkins.It officially premiered in December 2023 and has since been nominated for many awards, including the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play in 2024.
SinceStranger Things: The First Shadowis officially coming to Broadway on August 06, 2025,Netflix seemingly wanted to spread the word via a documentary. The play will debut at the Marriott Marquis Theater in New York. So, after watching the documentary about the West End version, fans can buy tickets forStranger Things: The First ShadowatStrangerThingsBroadway.com, hopefully helping to pass the time until season 5.
Is Stranger Things Season 5 Still Coming Out In 2025?
The Final Season Is Set To Release In 2025 (For Now)
The good news is thatStranger Thingsseason 5 is still set to be releasedin 2025. The bad news is that Netflix hasn’t announced a specific premiere date as of the writing of this article, meaningthe upcoming episodes could debut as late as December 2025.Editors are likely still working hard to finish the season in time for a 2025 premiere, which is why the streaming service has yet to reveal exactly when it’s coming.
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It’s possible that Netflix will pushStranger Thingsseason 5’s premiere to 2026,depending on how long the post-production process takes. However, for now, fans should expect the last set of episodes in 2025. Until then, fans can check out Netflix’s newStranger Thingsdocumentary,Behind the Curtains: Stranger Things: The First Shadow, to make the wait go by faster.
