Is the Stranger Things Season 5 teaser trailer circulating on the internet real or fake? Fans have been eagerly anticipating a glimpse of the show since the announcement of filming for the next installment of this fictional horror series. In response to fan demand, Netflix recently released behind-the-scenes footage of Stranger Things. However, the recent appearance of a trailer has left fans confused about its authenticity.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer and further updates.
Is the Stranger Things Season 5 teaser trailer real or fake?
The Stranger Things Season 5 teaser trailer released on July 3, 2024, is fake and fan-made.
The trailer was uploaded by Darth Trailer, a YouTube channel known for creating concept trailers for upcoming movies and TV shows. It uses clips from other seasons of Stranger Things and a movie named Damsel. As of writing, it has garnered 871,027 views.
Here’s the fake trailer:
Recently, Netflix released a behind-the-scenes video of Stranger Things. Those unfamiliar should note that Netflix confirmed filming Stranger Things Season 5, stating they would complete half of the filming by July 15, 2024, which is also the show’s eighth anniversary.
The writers of Stranger Things wasted no time in starting Season 5, commencing just a month after Season 4 Volume 2 premiered in July 2022. They have been actively updating fans on their progress, including starting the crucial “grid stage” of writing on August 25, 2022. This stage involves meticulously plotting out the season’s episodes for a cohesive and thrilling narrative.
The first episode’s title, confirmed by the official X account @stranger_things, is “Chapter One: The Crawl.” Following this update, fans have been speculating about the significance of ‘Crawl.’ As reported by Deadline, Season 5 will introduce new characters played by Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux. But, details about their roles remain under wraps.
