Stranger Things Season 5 Sparks Frustration Before Its Release
“Stranger Things” is approaching its series finale with significant anticipation. The show aims to become a monumental event in television.
Stranger Things Season 5 Sparks Frustration
The upcoming season has ignited frustration even before its release. The wait between seasons is currently under scrutiny.
Season 4 was released in May 2022, while Season 5 will debut on November 26, 2025. This marks a three-and-a-half-year gap. This delay has caused noticeable changes in the cast’s appearance. Notably, Millie Bobby Brown, who was 12 when the series began, is now 21. She recently attended a premiere event in Madrid on February 27, 2025.
Reasons Behind the Delay
The show’s creators, the Duffer Brothers, have defended the extended gap. They believe annual releases can reduce a show’s impact. However, the length of each episode has contributed to this long wait. Reports suggest that each of the eight episodes will be feature-length, ranging from 90 minutes to two hours.
Netflix’s Episode Release Strategy
Netflix has decided to split Season 5 into three parts:
- November 26: Four episodes
- December 25: Three episodes
- December 31: Series finale
This strategy may require viewers to watch during the holiday season on Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
Record-Breaking Budget
The production budget for Season 5 ranges between $400-$480 million. With a per-episode cost of $50-60 million, it is the highest in TV history. This budget surpasses the $356 million of “Avengers: Endgame.”
With such investments, Netflix positions this season as a pinnacle of television excellence. However, this ambitious approach evokes concerns about whether the series can meet expectations, drawing comparisons to past series with controversial finales.
