When Stranger Things Part 2: What We Know So Far
Hey there, fellow Upside Down enthusiasts! You've found your way to the ultimate guide on everything we know about Stranger Things Part 2, also known as Stranger Things Season 4. So, grab your Eggo waffles, and let's dive in! Guys, explore more in Guides And Explainers and when stranger things part 2.
A Brief Recap: Where We Left Off
Before we dive into the deets of Stranger Things Part 2, let's quickly recap where we left our beloved Hawkins crew at the end of Season 3.
The Mind Flayer was still lurking, pissed off and hungry for revenge after Eleven closed the gate on him. Hawkins was (sort of) saved, with the Starcourt Mall reduced to a smoldering crater. Eleven and the Byers family moved to California, leaving Hawkins and their friends behind. Joyce and Bob stayed in Hawkins to keep an eye on things, with Joyce working at the local newspaper. * Dustin, Steve, Robin, and Nancy were all still in Hawkins, working together at the ice cream parlor, Scoops Ahoy.
Now, let's get into the juicy stuff: what we know about Stranger Things Part 2.
The New Teaser: What It Tells Us
In early February 2020, Netflix dropped a Stranger Things Part 2 teaser, and oh boy, did it give us goosebumps! Here's what we gathered from the chilling clip:
1. The Creel House: The teaser opens with a new location: the eerie Creel House. It's rumored to be the setting for some of the season's scariest scenes. Spoiler alert: it's haunted. Surprise, surprise.
2. The Russian Connection: We see a group of Russian soldiers, suggesting that the new season will delve deeper into the Cold War themes that Season 3 touched on. What's their role in the Upside Down? We'll have to wait and see.
3. Eleven's Return: At the end of the teaser, we hear Eleven's voiceover, confirming that she'll be back in Hawkins. But how? And why? Your guess is as good as ours, guys.
The Cast: Who's In and Who's Out
Stranger Things Part 2 is bringing back our favorite Hawkins residents, with some new faces joining the crew. Here's the cast lineup so far:
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul's Kim Wexler) as a new character, Maya * Jamie Campbell Bower as Peter Ballard, a troubled man who works at the Hawkins National Laboratory
Some fan-favorite characters might not make an appearance in Stranger Things Part 2, though. Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler) and Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers) have both hinted that their characters might not be in the new season. But don't worry, guys – nothing's confirmed yet!
The Duffer Brothers' Plan: What's Next for Stranger Things
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the Duffer Brothers revealed that Stranger Things Part 2 will be the penultimate season, with a final season to follow. They also hinted that the new season will explore the origins of the Upside Down and the Mind Flayer.
> "We just know that there's going to be a final chapter. And we've had that in our minds for a while. And we're just trying to figure out, okay, how do you want to end it?" – Matt Duffer
When Can We Expect Stranger Things Part 2?
- 2021. With the new start date, we can expect Stranger Things Part 2 to hit Netflix sometime in
- 2022. Fingers crossed for an official release date soon!
Theories: What We Think Might Happen
While we wait for Stranger Things Part 2, let's indulge in some wild speculation, shall we?
The Creel House: Is it the key to closing the Upside Down once and for all? Or is it hiding something even more sinister? Eleven's Powers: Will Eleven's powers grow stronger in the new season? And if so, how will she control them? The Byers Family: Will Eleven's return bring the Byers family back to Hawkins? And if so, will they stay? The Russian Connection: What's the deal with those Russian soldiers? Are they working with the Hawkins Lab, or are they after something else entirely?
Only time will tell, guys. But one thing's for sure: Stranger Things Part 2 is going to be a wild ride. So buckle up, and get ready to dive back into the Upside Down!