The Upside Down is stirring one last time, and the wait for ‘Stranger Things’ grand finale just became even more exciting. With the Netflix juggernaut entering its fifth and final season, fans have been eagerly looking for clues about how Hawkins’ story will come to an end.
Now, creators Matt and Ross Duffer have given us the biggest tease yet. This includes new details about two pivotal episodes, plus a glimpse at the massive scale of season 5.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Will Raise The Stakes Big Time
The Duffer Brothers’ announcement arrives as the first volume of season 5 officially wraps post-production, bringing us one step closer to the series’ November 26 premiere. In a heartfelt Instagram update, Ross Duffer confirmed that chapters three and four of the season, titled “The Turnbow Trap” and “Sorcerer,” are finished, “locked, mixed, scored, and colored.”
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For longtime fans, these titles alone are enough to spark wild speculation. However, Duffer also pulled back the curtain just enough to heighten anticipation. He described The Turnbow Trap as “the most classic Stranger Things-y episode of the season,” directed by none other than Frank Darabont, the legendary filmmaker behind ‘The Shawshank Redemption’, ‘The Green Mile’, and more.
Darabont had actually retired, but his love for ‘Stranger Things’ brought him back to the director’s chair. That alone feels monumental. The show is circling back to its roots while being guided by someone who shaped modern genre storytelling. The title itself suggests that this could be an ensemble-heavy episode, one that brings all the Hawkins kids back together. If season 4 had one major criticism, it was how spread out the cast became.
By contrast, a “classic” Stranger Things story almost always centers on the group facing a terrifying obstacle side by side. For many, seeing the full team together again feels essential before the show closes its doors forever. Duffer called it “as big as any finale we’ve ever done” and admitted that it was “the most logistically insane shoot of our lives.” Coming from creators who have. The title also raises intriguing questions. Could “Sorcerer” refer to Vecna himself, or does it hint at Will Byers?
Billy Actor Dacre Montgomery On Why He’s Excited To Watch ‘Stranger Things’ As A Fan
It’s not just viewers around the world who are counting down the days. Dacre Montgomery, who portrayed the fiery and unpredictable Billy Hargrove in seasons 2 and 3, recently opened up about his excitement to watch season 5, this time as a fan. Speaking to People, Montgomery revealed that since moving back to Australia and stepping away from the whirlwind of Hollywood, he’s been living in what he calls his “own little bubble.”
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While he occasionally keeps in touch with his former castmates, he admitted it feels like a lifetime since his time on ‘Stranger Things’. Yet, the distance hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm. “But I’m excited to watch the last season. I really am,” Montgomery said, reflecting on how surreal it feels to now be on the outside looking in. For him, it’s a rare opportunity to experience the Hawkins saga the way millions of fans do.
Montgomery also shared admiration for his co-star Sadie Sink, who played his half-sister Max. Their complicated on-screen sibling relationship left a lasting mark on fans, particularly given Billy’s tragic fate. Off-screen, however, Montgomery beams with pride watching Sink blossom into one of Hollywood’s most promising talents. “I’m really excited to see Sadie’s career because she’s such a talented actress, and she’s so hardworking. She’s got a lot of other amazing characters and roles outside of Stranger Things. I think she’s going to have an amazing career,” he said.
