Shawn Levy takes to social media to celebrate the release of Stranger Things season 4 part 1. Levy acts as an executive producer for Stranger Things and has directed several episodes of the hit series. Matt and Ross Duffer created the show as a love letter to 1980s sci-fi and horror. The series kicked off in 2016, featuring a story that saw a group of young friends and the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana searching for Will, a boy who disappeared, only to end up in the "upside down," a dark, alternate dimension.

The cast of Stranger Things includes David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Charlie Heaton, Natalia Dyer, and Joe Keery. In addition, the show introduced several unique characters, like the psychically powered young girl Eleven, and terrifying creatures like the Demogorgon. Trailers for season 4 have offered audiences a glimpse of the new terrors the show has in store, including Vecna, a new monster that is also another reference to Dungeons & Dragons, which has been prominent throughout the series.

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Stranger Things season 4 part 1 debuted on Netflix today, and Levy took to Twitter to celebrate. He states he was unaware that the series would become a phenomenon, but adds, "it was too damn good to not try and help bring it to life." Levy then mentions the intense marketing that has seen skyscrapers lit up with Stranger Things images before thanking the Duffer brothers with a reference to the show, saying they turned his world "upside down." Check out Levy's emotional Tweet celebrating Stranger Things season 4 below:

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Stranger Things season 4 reviews have been positive so far, pointing to an even darker tone than previous outings while still being binge-worthy. However, audiences are just getting to experience the new episodes, which belong to part 1 of a two-part season. Season 4 part 2 is slated to release on Netflix July 1, giving audiences time to consume part 1 before the epic series finale, which is said to be a two-and-a-half-hour episode.

As for Levy, his career is stronger than ever, having directed several hit films over the past few years. While the director is known for helming the Night at the Museum trilogy and Real Steel, his 2021 Ryan Reynolds starring movie Free Guy was a massive success. Levy reteamed with Reynolds for Netflix's The Adam Project, and he and Reynolds are slated to work together again on Deadpool 3. As for Stranger Things season 4, Levy is proud of the series, and audiences can now experience it for themselves on Netflix.

Next: Stranger Things Season 4 Cast & Character Guide

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