The highly anticipated fifth season of Stranger Things is drawing closer, and with it, a wave of fan theories and speculation about the renowned show, which made its debut in 2016, follows. According to Screenrant, the series director, Shawn Levy (Deadpool & Wolverine), has taken to Instagram to release footage for the upcoming and final season of the popular mystery thriller series, further supporting the flashback theory. One picture showcased Finn Wolfhard (Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire), Noah Schnapp (Hubie Halloween) and the Duffer brothers on Levy’s carousel of images. Another photo showcases the return of the letter wall, which Joyce, played by Winona Ryder (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), used to communicate with Will in the Upside Down.

 

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According to Screenrant, the season will follow where the previous one ended with the Upside Down merging with Hawkins and the city becoming ground zero as it is attacked by hordes of creatures. The fifth season is set to be a time leap into the future and gives a glimpse into the chaos that the citizens have experienced. According to an mxdwn post, the new season will not only feature returning favorites but also will add new members such as Nell Fisher (Evil Dead Rise) as Molly Wheeler, Jake Conelly (Between the Silence) and Linda Hamilton (Beauty and the Beast) to the franchise

While the official plot details for Stranger Things season five remain under wraps, the behind-the-scenes images have certainly sparked excitement and speculation. The final season will surely be jam-packed with intense action sequences. The group will possibly defeat Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald), and return Hawkins to normal. While fans await further information surrounding the season’s release date, the other seasons of Stranger Things are available to stream on Netflix.