Stranger Things is officially coming to an end after season five.
The timing of the show’s ending was revealed on Thursday, as it was explained that the upcoming season four will be split into two parts.
The announcement about the hit Netflix show was released on the streaming giant’s official Twitter account, and an official poster for the new set of episodes was also shared.
It was stated that the first part of the series’ fourth season would make its debut on May 27th while its second would premiere on July 1st, and it was also confirmed that its fifth season would be its last.
Coming soon: The two parts of the fourth season of the highly popular science fiction series Stranger Things have officially been given release dates
Series creators Matt and Ross Duffer also released an open letter where they discussed their hopes and aspirations for the upcoming run of episodes.
The showrunners also confirmed that, while Stranger Things’ fourth season would be the show’s longest as of yet, it would also serve as the show’s penultimate release.
The two began: ‘With nine scripts, over eight-hundred pages, almost two years of filming, thousands of visual effects shots, and a runtime nearly twice the length of any previous season, Stranger Things 4 was the most challenging season yet.’
They added that the new run of episodes was ‘also the most rewarding one. Everyone involved is incredibly proud of the results, and we can’t wait to share it with you.’
Not too long of a wait: It was pointed out that the first part of the series’ fourth season would make its debut on May 27th, and its second is set to premiere on July 1st
Baring their thoughts: Series creators Matt and Ross Duffer also released an open letter where they discussed their hopes and aspirations for the upcoming run of episodes
The Duffers then stated that ‘due to the unprecedented length’ of the new season, which will be ‘bigger than ever,’ it would be split into two parts.
The brothers also pointed out that the release of the show’s new episodes would also mark ‘the beginning of the end’ for the series.
They wrote: ‘Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things. At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons.’
The Duffers went on to express that the show’s plot was ‘too large to tell in four’ seasons and that they ‘are now hurtling towards our finale’ before confirming that the fifth run of episodes would be it’s last.
Coming to a close: The Duffers went on to express that the show’s plot was ‘too large to tell in four’ seasons and that they ‘are now hurtling towards our finale’ before confirming that the fifth run of episodes would be it’s last
The two also appeared to tease at the wealth of content that would be featured in the hit show’s forthcoming final season.
‘There are still many more exciting stories to tell within the world of Stranger Things; new mysteries, new adventures, new unexpected heroes,’ they wrote.
The Duffers concluded their message by expressing their excitement for the new set of episodes and thanking the show’s longtime fans for their continued enthusiasm.
‘But first we hope that you stay with us as we finish this tale…as always, we are grateful for your patience and support,’ they noted.
Grateful: The Duffers concluded their message by expressing their excitement for the new set of episodes and thanking the show’s longtime fans for their continued enthusiasm
A press release also offered a bit of insight into the chain of events that led up to the fourth season and the future of the show’s characters.
It began with: ‘It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins.’
The release continued: ‘Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier.’
The statement concluded with: ‘In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.’
Hints and clues: A press release also offered a bit of insight into the chain of events that led up to the fourth season and the future of the show’s characters
Development on the fourth season of Stranger Things was initially confirmed in September of 2019, and a teaser trailer was released the following February.
Longtime series regulars Winona Ryder, David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown, as well as much of the show’s cast, will all return for the forthcoming episodes.
Several new additions to the cast, including Myles Truitt and Amybeth McNulty, were also added to the program’s lineup.
Getting to work: Development on the fourth season of Stranger Things was initially confirmed in September of 2019, and a teaser trailer was released the following February
Physical production for the show initially began in February of 2020, although shooting was quickly shut down due to the onset of the global pandemic.
After several delays, work on the program picked up that September and continued for a full year before filming concluded.
Several teaser trailers for Stranger Things’ upcoming season were released over the course of 2021, and it was confirmed that the new run would consist of nine episodes last November.
Set in stone: Several teaser trailers for Stranger Things’ upcoming season were released over the course of 2021, and it was confirmed that the new run would consist of nine episodes last November