There’s a new exciting update about the Netflix fan-favorite show Stranger Things Season 5. The show has been long in development but was postponed due to SAG-AFTRA strikes.
While the science fiction horror drama’s final season gets an exciting update, some fans aren’t happy about Noah Schnapp’s return as Will.
The young actor came under fire due to his remarks on the Israel-Hamas war, with fans asserting to skip Season 5 over its lead star’s behavior. It came after Netflix officially started production for Stranger Things’ final season on January 8, 2024.
The streaming service shared a black and white photo on Instagram featuring the entire cast and crew reunited. Since then, calls to boycott the show have been rekindling.
Fans Demand Boycott of Stranger Things Season 5 Because of Noah Schnapp
Noah Schnapp has been facing backlash for his take on the Israel-Hamas war continuously. He now clarifies that his views on the conflict have been “misconstrued.”
In a video posted on Tiktok late Monday night, the Stranger Things star shared in a statement that he feels “like my thoughts and beliefs have been so far misconstrued from anything even close to what I believe, and I wanted to just state from my heart how I feel. I only want peace and safety and security for all innocent people affected by this conflict.”
As per Variety, the backlash against the 19-year-old grew when people on social media accused him of liking a video that mocked Palestinian victims in Gaza.
This led fans to demand a boycott of Season 5 of Stranger Things, which has recently started production. One X user even declared, “he’s borderline jobless now.”
He's borderline jobless now he opened his mouth again seeking a little redemption lmao.
— 𝚜𝚗𝚘𝚠_𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚘𝚗. (@ngaraisalju) January 16, 2024
Check out other fan reactions:
No, Stranger Things team are so afraid their final season will be a flop in terms of viewers. This is a publicity stunt.
— Fega Budisatria (@fegabudisatria) January 16, 2024
damage control. don’t care. not watching season 5.
— Barb (@barbonium) January 16, 2024
whatever kid, you’re cancelled
— capricorn pero pagod (@_inthefranxx) January 16, 2024
Keep boycotting, people!
— Sara shaker (@sara_shaker268) January 16, 2024
The internet is upset because a picture of Schnapp smiling announced the start of Season 5 production. Fans urged the makers to take action against him.
The show has started filming, but it’s unclear if the makers will address social media outrage and consider the concerns netizens raised.
What to Expect From Stranger Things Season 5?
Speaking to Total Film magazine, executive producer and director Shawn Levy revealed in September 2023 that Season 5 will be “major, major cinematic storytelling” and “as big as any of the biggest movies that we see.”
The release date for Season 5 of the sci-fi thriller series is not yet confirmed, but with production resuming in January 2024, expectations are for a late 2024 or early 2025 release.
Stranger Things Season 5 stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Charlie Heaton, Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Cara Buono, and Brett Gelman.
Watch all the four seasons of Stranger Things (1-4) on Netflix.
