Thescreescore – The Duffer Brothers, masterminds behind the cultural phenomenon Stranger Things, have revealed the intricate measures they took to safeguard the secrets of the highly anticipated fifth and final season. Their concern? The Broadway prequel, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, threatened to inadvertently unveil crucial plot points.
Premiering in London’s West End in 2023 and slated for a 2025 Broadway debut, The First Shadow delves into the origins of Henry Creel, the future Vecna, in Hawkins, Indiana. This official canon prequel, crafted by Katy Trefry, the Duffer Brothers, and Jack Thorne, is directed by Stephen Daldry.
The Duffer Brothers have subtly hinted at the play’s narrative significance in Stranger Things season 5. To prevent spoilers, they had to carefully curate what the Broadway production could reveal.
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In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ross Duffer described the play as "a little connective tissue between the seasons." However, the brothers emphasized that understanding The First Shadow isn’t essential for enjoying the final season.
Matt Duffer clarified that Stranger Things season 5 will incorporate the play’s most vital elements. "A lot of the stuff that’s covered in the Broadway show is covered in the final season, as well," he stated. This overlap necessitated intervention. "Actually we had to block the Broadway show producers a lot from putting in too much material that we were gonna have in season 5 because we did not want it to be too spoilery."
Fans can anticipate Stranger Things season 5 to be released in three parts on Netflix. The separate installments will premiere on November 26, 2025 (part one), December 25, 2025 (part two), and December 31, 2025 (part three), according to thescreescore.com.
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