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Stranger Things season 4

Stranger Things season 4 is the fourth season of the American science fiction horror drama series Stranger Things.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Stranger Things season 4 is the fourth season of the American science fiction horror drama series. It was released on Netflix in two volumes in 2022, following the cast as they confront the supernatural threat of Vecna.

What it is

Season 4 consists of nine episodes, with the first seven released on May 27, 2022, and the final two on July 1, 2022. The story picks up after the events of season 3, with the characters separated across multiple locations. The season is described by Netflix and the Duffer Brothers as the “beginning of the end,” leading into the fifth and final season.

Release and filming

Production began in Vilnius, Lithuania, including Lukiškės Prison and Kyviskes airfield, before moving to the Atlanta metro area in Georgia, the series’ main production base. The two-volume release strategy allowed the season to build anticipation for its climactic finale.

The main villain

Vecna is introduced as the season’s central supernatural antagonist, a powerful entity tied to the Upside Down responsible for a series of murders in Hawkins. The season sets up the final showdown, with Stranger Things concluding in season 5.

In short

  • Released in two volumes: May 27 and July 1, 2022.
  • 9 episodes total.
  • Introduces Vecna as the main villain.
  • Filmed in Lithuania and Atlanta; sets up the final season.
Canadian angle

Stranger Things season 4 was released globally on Netflix, making it directly available to Canadian viewers at the same time as other international audiences.

Quick questions

When did Stranger Things season 4 come out?
It was released in two volumes: May 27, 2022, and July 1, 2022.
How many episodes are in Stranger Things season 4?
Season 4 has 9 episodes.
Is Stranger Things season 4 the last season?
No. Season 4 is not the last season; Stranger Things was set to conclude with season 5.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things_season_4
    Supports: Release dates, episode count, production locations, and overall season description.
  2. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/stranger-things-season-4-release-date-announced
    Supports: Official release timing and confirmation that the series concludes with season 5.
  3. IGN — https://www.ign.com/articles/stranger-things-season-4-release-date
    Supports: Release date and split-volume rollout.
  4. CNET — https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/when-are-the-new-stranger-things-season-4-episodes-released-in-your-time-zone/
    Supports: Split release schedule and episode rollout details.
  5. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Vecna_(Stranger_Things)
    Supports: General characterization of Vecna as a supernatural antagonist in season 4.