Stranger Things cast

Ahead of the final episodes being released, Will Byers actor Noah Schnapp tweeted an ominous picture of himself along with the words: "Happy Stranger Things ...

We don't yet have a confirmed cast list for Stranger Things season 5 but we'd expect all the surviving central characters to be back for more. Another thing we know is that season 5 is likely to feature a time jump, as Ross Duffer previously told TVLine: "I'm sure we will do a time jump. Seasons 1 to 3 all released their entire seasons in one go, while season 4 released in two volumes, with volume 1 containing seven episodes and volume 2 containing two. Season 3 took two years to arrive, while season 4 took 3 years, although this was in part due to delays from the COVID-19 pandemic. It has, so you don't need to worry that the series will be left on a cliffhanger. It proved too large to tell in four, but – as you’ll soon see for yourselves – we are now hurtling toward our finale.

The Duffer Brothers planned Stranger Things' expansive story from the outset, with a multi-season story mapped out before fans even met Eleven. Six years after ...

The only Stranger Things cast members who are unlikely to return are those who are killed off in season 4 part 2. Stranger Things season 5's release is likely to be some distance away. That is no guarantee that Stranger Things season 5 will follow the same model, but it's unlikely the final season of Netflix's flagship show will be smaller than the penultimate one - logic dictates the opposite. That means all of the main cast are likely to return: here's every Stranger Things season 4 cast member who can return for season 5: Season 4 will be the penultimate season; season 5 will be the last." Stranger Things season 4 part 2 had enough space to tell Vecna's backstory, and build the villain's mythology, as well as developing the dynamic between human cast members. Thankfully, the majority of Stranger Things' cast would be free to return for season 5. And that would allow for a real world response that doesn't leave the Hellfire Club to fend for themselves in what could be a final war to end all wars. Read on for Stranger Things season 5 story hints, updates and information. After all, the Duffers usually tie everything up nicely, as a story reset before the new season brings a new threat. The story is far from over and while it may take some time to get over the events of Season 4, the hype to return to Hawkins and the Upside Down is real. It’s clear that before Stranger Things ends, there will have to be a final showdown.

Stranger Things Season 4 concluded with a two-part finale on Netflix. Here's what we know about the future of the show, including season 5.

We think everyone — including Netflix — will be surprised when they hear the concept, because it’s very, very different. In a recent interview, the Duffers said they didn’t yet have shoot dates for the final season. It’s unclear if the spin-off will even take place in Hawkins. In February, Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer—the “Duffer Brothers”— published an open letter about the series’ future. “There are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of Stranger Things; new mysteries, new adventures, new unexpected heroes. That story—with Eleven, Mike, Will, and Hopper—will end after Season 5.