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To commemorateStranger ThingsDay, season 5’s writers unveiled a sneak peek of the first episode’s opening scene, encouraging fans to dive into the Upside Down world with a thrilling glimpse into the upcoming season.
With the official end of the WGA strike in September, theStranger Thingswriters are back in action, teasing fans with season 5 updates on social media. However, production remains on hold as the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike continues, delaying the commencement of filming. While the writers have droppedStranger Thingsseason 5 teaseson social media before, this latest one is the most exciting.
While the ongoing actors' strike limited event activities to recaps and highlights from past seasons, the officialStranger Thingswriters' room account on X concluded the celebration with a tantalizing sneak peek into the series' future, leaving fans eager for what’s to come. The makers shared a photo of the first moments of season 5’s first episode 5, and the excerpt begins with, “DARKNESS," over “the sound of COLD WIND. GROANING TREES. And… A CHILD’S VOICE. Singing a familiar song.” Meanwhile, another photo shared by the officialStranger Thingswriters' account revealed that the first chapter of season 5 will be called “The Crawl.”
The tantalizingStranger Thingsseason 5 teasermay not spill plot details, but it ignites speculation. Is the mysterious child Will, Max, or someone else in a flashback or future setting? With the series' history of iconic music, the “familiar song” could range from The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” deeply linked to Will’s story, to Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” a song that left a profound impact on fans during season 4.
Fans can anticipate the resumption ofStranger Thingsseason 5 production, as producer Shawn Levy revealed their readiness, pending the resolution of the actors' strike. Levy previously noted that the Duffer brothers have been actively crafting the season since the writers' strike concluded. Moreover, he mentioned the excitement surroundingStranger Things: The First Shadow, a play set to open in London. With anticipation building for the series and the stage play, theStranger Thingsworld continues to expand, promising thrilling adventures for viewers and theatergoers alike.
Stranger Things: The First Shadowis set to debut at London’s Phoenix Theatre on November 17. While fans eagerly await season 5 of the beloved series, its production and release date remain pending, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats for more supernatural adventures.
