Stranger Things Day 2023: Recap

Another Stranger Things Day is in the books! Fans all over the world helped us celebrate the day that started it all — when Will Byers went missing and the world turned upside down — with a peek behind the curtain at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, exciting gaming news, exclusive content on our social channels and limited edition merchandise around the world. 

Missed one of the reveals? We’ve compiled all of the big hits to get you up to speed. 

STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW Featurette: Get a look behind the curtain of Stranger Things: The First Shadow as told by the epic creative team that’s bringing this story to life. This gripping new adventure will take you right back to the beginning of the Stranger Things story – and may hold the key to the end. Production opens on 14 December at the Phoenix Theatre in London’s West End, with previews beginning 17 November. For further information, including tickets, please visit: strangerthingsonstage.com.

RETURN TO SEASON 1: 

It’s 1983, a young boy vanishes into thin air from a sleepy town in Indiana. As friends, family, and local police search for answers, they are drawn into an extraordinary mystery involving top secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one very strange little girl. 

Relive some of the best moments from Season 1 on IG, X, FB. 

Check out David Miniatures version of Castle Byers on IG, X, FB. 

Unbox some Season 1 collectibles and swag with a lucky Stranger Things super fan on IG, X, FB. Select items also available for purchase in-stores and online.

RETURN TO SEASON 2: 

It’s 1984 and the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana are still reeling from the horrors of the Demogorgon and the secrets of Hawkins Lab. Will Byers has been rescued from the Upside Down, but a bigger, more sinister entity still threatens those who survived.

Relive some of the best moments from Season 2 on IG, X, FB. 

Check out David Miniatures version of Palace Arcade on IG, X, FB. 

Unbox some Season 2 collectibles and swag with a lucky Stranger Things super fan on IG, X, FB. Select items also available for purchase in-stores and online. 

RETURN TO SEASON 3: 

It’s 1985 in Hawkins, Indiana, and summer’s heating up. School's out, there’s a brand new mall in town, and romance is blossoming. But new dangers loom. Evil doesn’t end, it evolves — and one summer can change everything.

Relive some of the best moments from Season 3 on IG, X, FB. 

Check out David Miniatures version of Scoops Ahoy on IG, X, FB. 

Unbox some Season 3 collectibles and swag with a lucky Stranger Things super fan on IG, X, FB. Select items also available for purchase in-stores and online. 

RETURN TO SEASON 4: 

It's 1986 and six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn't made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.

Relive some of the best moments from Season 4 on IG, X, FB. 

Check out David Miniatures version of Vecna’s Mind Layer on IG, X, FB. 

Unbox some Season 4 collectibles and swag with a lucky Stranger Things super fan on IG, X, FB. Select items also available for purchase in-stores and online. 

GAMING NEWS:

Fortnite: Eleven arrives to Fortnite! Starting November 6th, players can purchase Eleven from the in-game store in three iconic looks from the series, alongside a custom waffle emote. Chief Hopper and the Demogorgon also return to complete the Stranger Things set. More details on IG, X, FB.

Dead by Daylight: The Stranger Things Chapter for Dead by Daylight is returning! Starting today, players can once again hunt and be hunted in the Underground Complex Map from Hawkins National Laboratory as The Demogorgon, Nancy Wheeler, and Steve Harrington. All Stranger Things cosmetics are also coming back to the in-game store, including iconic looks like the Scoops Ahoy Outfit for Steve. More details on IG, X, FB.

Stranger Things VR: Experience the world of Stranger Things from the never-before-seen perspective of Vecna as he explores unknown realities, forms the hive mind and enacts his plan for revenge against Eleven and Hawkins. Stranger Things VR is launching for Meta Quest on November 30, 2023 and features the voice talents of Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna and Matthew Modine as Dr. Brenner. Watch the brand new trailer showcasing an extended look at what players can expect from the game and how it ties into the series.

Plus: Fans will have the chance to enter to win 11 total boxes of goodies themed to each season. One hero box will also include a pair of tickets and travel to London to see Stranger Things: The First Shadow. *Certain terms and limitations apply. In select markets.

• For Season 1, enter to win by clicking here anytime from Nov. 6 at 8:30am PT to Nov. 7 at 8:30am PT.

• For Season 2, enter to win by clicking here anytime from Nov. 6 at 10:00am PT to Nov. 7 at 10:00am PT.

• For Season 3, enter to win by clicking here anytime from Nov. 6 at 12:00pm PT to Nov. 7 at 12:00pm PT.

• For Season 4, enter to win by clicking here anytime from Nov. 6 at 2:00pm PT to Nov. 7 at 2:00pm PT.

• For the hero box, which includes a pair of tickets and travel to London to see Stranger Things: The First Shadow, enter to win by clicking here anytime from Nov. 6 at 3:00pm PT to Nov. 7 at 3:00pm PT.

Last, but not least… @strangerwriters have brought us the first two lines of Season 5, Episode 1. 

And that’s a wrap on Stranger Things Day 2023. Same time next year, nerds! 

Looking for ways to celebrate all year round? Check out our Stranger Things Day hub at Tudum.com and visit our official social channels to find out how to get your hands on the latest merch (and so much more). 

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ABOUT STRANGER THINGS

Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in July 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular television series ever with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7 Million views globally. Rooted in 80's nostalgia, it has sparked a resurgence of pop culture items from the decade with every new season, including Eggo waffles and New Coke. Most recently, the series breathed new life into Kate Bush’s track “Running Up That Hill” with the song soaring in streams on Spotify and entering the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. Stranger Things fans everywhere celebrate November 6 - the day Will Byers went missing - as ‘Stranger Things Day,’ a special day to share their love for the world of Stranger Things.

Season 5 was announced as the final season of Stranger Things with additional projects in the universe in the works, including: Stranger Things: The First Shadow live on stage in London’s West End along with an untitled animated spinoff series. 

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