The fifth season of Stranger Things has finished filming, while Netflix strengthens its commitment to the highly anticipated return of the hit series in 2025, further increasing my excitement for its comeback.

The production of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things has officially wrapped. This extensive filming has taken an entire year, and Netflix has confirmed that the release of this highly anticipated conclusion will take place sometime in 2025.

Although it had already been reported that this last installment would premiere next year, the official announcement came on November 6, known as Stranger Things Day, where it was reaffirmed that the series would return in 2025. Despite the challenges involved in making a series, it is a relief to see the confirmation of the release date, especially since there are times when production companies do not meet their release predictions.

To commemorate this milestone, Netflix has shared new behind-the-scenes images showcasing the cast and crew during the filming of the fifth season. While these photographs do not reveal plot details, they reflect that the team enjoyed working together. This season is anticipated to be the darkest and most emotional of the series, leading fans to expect a resonant finale.

The journey to the fifth season of Stranger Things has not been easy. The fourth installment was released in May 2022, starting with six episodes, while the two final episodes were presented a couple of months later. Renewal for the fifth season occurred shortly after the success of the fourth, though its development was impacted by the strikes in Hollywood in 2023. Due to these setbacks, filming for the new season did not begin until January of this year, raising fears that the premiere would be postponed even further.

Throughout this time, some information about the fifth season has surfaced. For example, Maya Hawke, who plays Robin, mentioned that the episode lengths will be substantial, describing them almost as "eight movies." Additionally, Netflix has shared a behind-the-scenes video suggesting new characters, exciting character collaborations, and the possibility of a time jump.

Meanwhile, the first spin-off of Stranger Things has premiered, a play titled 'The First Shadow', which is being presented in London's West End and will make its Broadway debut in early 2025. Looking ahead to the fifth installment, many hope that some important revelations from the play will be addressed to avoid narrative issues similar to those faced by other franchises like Marvel and Star Wars.