As pre-production for Stranger Things season 5 continues, Noah Schnapp reveals that the final season of the hit Netflix series will begin filming in May. The highly successful Duffer Brothers-helmed sci-fi series returned to screens in 2022 with season 4, which was released in two volumes across May and July. Stranger Things chronicles the lives of four teenagers in the quiet North American town of Hawkins in the 1980s, where the world as they know it is soon turned upside down when they end up in the middle of frightening, strange events after meeting a girl with incredible powers.
As reported by Collider, Schnapp was asked by fans during a stream on Instagram Live whether the filming for the upcoming final season of Stranger Things would interfere with his education. Schnapp reassured the fan that the Netflix series' production would not cross over with his time at school, before revealing that production is set to begin at the start of May. Schnapp's comments follow similar suggestions by David Harbour in 2022, who stated that filming would begin in 2022.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release Date Predictions
With Stranger Things season 4 having ended on a terrifying cliffhanger that left the fate of Hawkins in a precarious situation, viewers are eager to uncover any details that can hint at season 5. Between debates surrounding the meaning of season 5's ominous episode 1 title, and the Duffer brothers teasing an emotional conclusion to Stranger Things season 5, the return of the hit series is one of the most anticipated upcoming television series of the 2020s that is currently confirmed. Despite this, there hasn't been a solid release date given for the new season by the Duffer brothers, but the streaming service has offered insight and suggestions as to when Stranger Things' conclusion can be expected.
Following the release of Stranger Things season 4 volume 2, the Duffer brothers emphasized that they were primarily focused on making sure the final episodes were of an acceptable quality that met their own standards before offering a potential release date. However, Netflix confirmed that Stranger Things season 5 would film in 2023 through an official statement, with it assumed the final season could air in 2024. Despite this, it is unknown whether the series will be divided into multiple volumes across the year. If season 5 is divided into two volumes, Netflix may choose to release the first volume in early May in order to qualify for 2024's Emmy nominations, with volume 2 releasing shortly after during the summer, allowing the second volume to qualify for the following year's Emmy nominations.
Stranger Things has garnered much praise from both critics and audiences since it first debuted in 2016, attracting a dedicated fanbase. As such, while the Stranger Things universe is set to expand in the coming years, viewers' are still eager to find out how the story of the Hawkins group may conclude. And with Schnapp confirming that filming will begin in a number of months, many eagle-eyed fans are sure to be paying close attention to the cast and crew in order to uncover any potential season 5 secrets they can find.
Source: Collider