Stranger Things is heading back to the small screen very soon and is one of the most exciting titles on the 2025 TV schedule. It’s been over three years since the previous season, as the fifth and final season has had a lot of setbacks due to scheduling and the 2023 Writers Strike. There is excitement about the release date drawing closer but also some fan concern, as some are worried about how much central cast has aged in the last few years. Thankfully, series creators the Duffer Brothers aren’t too concerned.
The twin filmmakers recently spoke to Variety and opened up about some of the flak they've been getting over the cast aging throughout the show's various hiatuses. Historically, gaps between Stranger Things seasons have led to the cast looking much older between installments (when, at this point, only a few years have passed within the show's actual timeline). This is the biggest gap yet, but the Duffer Brothers are set that things aren’t as glaring as a person might argue. Matt Duffer said:
