Stranger Things 5 is here — but its biggest clues start in The First Shadow. Here’s what the prequel play reveals and how to see it.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a theatrical prequel to Stranger Things, which explores the backstory of Henry Creel/Vecna. It debuted in London's West End in 2023 and New York's Broadway in 2025. While this was explored in season 4, the final season of Stranger Things goes even further into Henry/Vecna's past, lore, and fears.

Stranger Things season 5 made it into the top 10 in all 93 countries tracked and reached No. 1 in 90 of them, according to Netflix.

If you're in the UK or the US, here's how to listen to WSQK The Squawk radio station and find the codes to gain access to the secret fan event.

Stranger Things 5 is finally streaming, but Netflix’s release plan is tricky. Here’s how fans are downloading episodes for a seamless binge.

The creators of "Stranger Things," remind fans that the season 5 finale will be shown in theaters. How to purchase your ticket in Michigan.

Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 is originally streaming in English for the global audience., Web Series, Times Now

The first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 are available to stream on Netflix now, with three more episodes dropping on Christmas and the finale airing on New Year’s Eve.

Stranger Things was supposed to be #1 for weeks on Netflix's top 10 list, but a surprise show has come along to unseat it.