A new filming update forStranger Thingsseason 5 suggests it is close to finishing production.Stranger Thingshas been one of Netflix’s most successful shows since season 1 was released in 2016. While also featuring seasoned stars such as Winona Ryder and David Harbour, the show is known for introducing the world to some key emerging talent, includingMillie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp. Now,Strangers Thingsseason 5 is in production, which will be the last season of the series.

A new post fromAmybeth McNultyseems to suggest thatStranger Thingsseason 5 may be close to the finish line. The actor posted a series of shots that show her getting into character forStranger Thingsover the years. The accompanying text opens with “Wrapped!!” as McNulty thanks theStranger Thingsteam for “allowing [her] to join this spectacular project with the most astounding team.” The photos in the post include in-character shots and behind-the-scenes pictures.

A composite image of Vecna and Eleven from Stranger Things Season 4 Episode 9

What This Means For Stranger Things

Stranger Things Will Wrap Soon

While McNulty’s post does indicate thatStranger Thingshas made significant progress, it shouldnot necessarily be taken as an indicator that the production has completely wrappedon the hit TV series. In TV and movies, but especially TV, there can be a “wrap” on an individual actor before the entire production concludes. If McNulty’s Vickie does not appear in every episode of season 5, they could have wrapped up her part before, for example, that of Eleven or other leads. Still, the post is a good sign thatStranger Thingsseason 5is nearing the end of production.

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As of now, thefinal episodes of the series are set for release in 2025, but do not yet have a more specific release window than that. IfStranger Thingsis going to wrap up production in the coming days, it is possible that the show will come sooner rather than later in 2025. The special effects-heavy show likely still has significant work to do in post-production, but considering how successful it has been on Netflix thus far, the producers will be apt to push it along.

Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven standing and staring in a supermarket from Stranger Things season 2

Our Take On The Stranger Things Update

The Gap Between Seasons Has Already Been Lengthy

It will be wise for Netflix ifStranger Thingsarrives as early in 2025 as possible, as fans have already complained (and rightly so) about the long wait time between seasons. At this point, the formerly preteen cast has practically outgrown their roles, making it necessary for the show to end as soon as possible. Unless the new season releases before the end of May, there will have been more than a three-year gap between seasons 4 and 5 of the series. Hopefully, the final episodes will have been worth the wait onceStranger Thingsseason 5 eventually comes out.

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Stranger Things is a Netflix series set in the 1980s, where the mysterious disappearance of a young boy leads a small town to uncover secret experiments and supernatural forces. A significant focus is on a peculiar girl who may hold the key to the unfolding mystery.

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