What is Stranger Things Day?
THE hit sci-fi Netflix show, Stranger Things, first hit screens in 2016.
It instantly became a cult classic, with fans across the globe obsessing over character Eleven and her crew of bike-riding boys.
What is Stranger Things Day?
Stranger Things Day is a holiday that honors a show of the same name.
It takes place on November 6, which is the day that Will Byers, one of the show's titular characters, went missing in season one.
It was the first episode of season one, and his kidnapping introduced us to a world of Demogorgon and psychokinesis.
Stranger Things takes place during the '80s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.
In this first episode, Will is riding his bike home one night after playing a long game of Dungeons and Dragons with his friends.
He gets kidnapped in the woods, and the next day his mother, brother, and friends all begin searching for him.
Meanwhile, a mysterious girl with a shaved head appears in town, and we soon learn that she is running away from scientists who kidnapped her at a young age.
Although this pilot aired in July 2016, Stranger Things Day was not created until 2018.
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On November 1, 2018, the show’s social media account released a special trailer announcing the new upcoming holiday that would take place in 6 days.
In the trailer, several cast members wish viewers a Happy Stranger Things Day and announced the premiere date for the third season.
In 2019, the show celebrated the holiday by releasing blooper reels. And in 2020, they revealed the artwork for the fourth season.
How can you celebrate Stranger Things Day?
What better way to celebrate the holiday this year than binge-watching the past 4 seasons on Netflix?
Better yet, if you want to go all out, gather your friends for an intense game of dungeons and dragons.
Eggo waffles, Eleven's favorite dish, must be served, colorful string lights must be hung, fruit punch must be drunk, and the best hits of the 80s must be blaring on the stereo. Bonus points if you come dressed up!
For the more relaxed fan, why not keep it simple with a neighborhood bike ride?
When does Stranger Things season five come out?
Stranger Things season four premiered on May 27, 2022, and fans are already anticipating the next season.
"Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things," shared show creators Matt and Ross Duffer in a letter.
"At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but—as you’ll soon see for yourselves—we are now hurtling toward our finale. Season 4 will be the penultimate season; season 5 will be the last."
The exact release date for season five is unknown but is expected to be around late 2023 or 2024.
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"I think we’ll [shoot] next year. They’re finishing writing it this year, and they need to prep and stuff, so hopefully it’ll be this year," shared David Harbour with .
"But I think that’s the plan. So it’d probably come out mid-2024, based on our track record."