Sooner or later, the gates opening to the world of Hawkins will shut and never open again after Stranger Things’ fifth and final season releases on Netflix. Although it is time for fans to graduate from Hawkins High School, till the notice of official farewell comes bearing a heartbreak, they have more than one reason to keep their eyes on the Upside Down. Despite the numerous discussions and teasers surrounding the show's final season, fans have been quite curious about its release format. 

Since the fourth season was split into two parts, it now prompts the question of whether the final season will follow a similar pattern to conclude the story of Hawkins.

For fans of Stranger Things, preparing to bid a final farewell to the Hawkins squad is undeniably bittersweet. Thus, curiosity is naturally at its peak. Especially, with the creators planning an expansive final season, the release format has also come under scrutiny. Although neither the creators nor the cast have confirmed whether the season will be split into two parts, its lengthy episodes suggest this might be a possibility.

In a July interview with Podcrushed, Maya Hawke, who plays Robin Buckley, hinted that filming the eight-episode season is almost equivalent to filming eight movies because of the lengthy episodes. She also acknowledged the delays the season has faced, expressing support for the dedicated writers who are committed to maintaining high-quality storytelling. Considering the extensive time required for writing and filming, a split release could make it more accessible to fans, but for now, the specifics remain a mystery.

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While the specifics about the show's release format may become clearer in the coming days, here is what has been known so far about the upcoming season.

Stranger Things’ final season experienced prolonged delays because of the actors and writers' strike, followed by creative pauses to craft a super-sized season. However, fans can find some relief knowing that production is already halfway complete, and the streamer has released a behind-the-scenes teaser. Although the actual release date remains unknown, reaching this production milestone means fans are one step closer to returning to Hawkins before all becomes history.

Scriptwriting began in 2022, and by 2024, they have well surpassed the initial stages. While it remains uncertain if the season will be split, fans were given a glimpse with the first episode’s title, The Crawl, revealed in November 2022. Additionally, thanks to Maya Hawke, fans now have an idea of the season's length. However, they might be even more grateful to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos, who recently confirmed in the Netflix Q2 Earnings interview that Stranger Things will finally make its way to fans in 2025.

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