After a long silence, Netflix has finally broken the news: Stranger Things Season 5 is officially in the works and the release window has been announced. While many fans are thrilled, a huge number of them are asking the same exact question online — and it’s causing quite a buzz.

️ When Is It Coming?

Netflix has revealed that Season 5 is expected to premiere in mid-2025, following delays due to the WGA/SAG strikes and production slowdowns. The Duffer Brothers confirmed that writing resumed late last year and filming is finally back on track.

So Why Are Fans Upset?

While most are excited about the return of the beloved Hawkins crew, fans are flooding social media with one concern:

“Are the kids gonna be 30 years old by the time this airs?!”
“It’s been so long… I forgot what even happened in Season 4.”
“Please don’t turn this into another Game of Thrones disaster.”

The age of the cast, particularly the now-adult actors portraying teens, has sparked debates online. Fans are also worried that too much time has passed and that the emotional momentum from Season 4 might be lost.

What to Expect in Season 5
• The Upside Down mystery will finally be explained.
• Vecna returns as the ultimate villain.
• Expect a darker, more emotional tone.
• The creators hinted this will be “the most cinematic season yet.”

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Would you still watch Stranger Things after all this time? Or has the delay ruined the hype?
Leave your thoughts in the comments!