Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 – out this week on Netflix – has created a lot of buzz among fans as it comes almost five weeks after the seven-part Volume 1, which ended on a shocking note with a big reveal. The two-part conclusion to Season 4 of Stranger Things is billed as an action-packed affair with a “cinematic” look and feel. Spoilers ahead for Volume 1. What’s more, according to Jamie Campbell Bower – who plays the villainous villain Vecna ​​- the narrative this time around will have “enormous emotional depth”.

To add to that, it’s possible that some beloved characters will meet a tragic fate in Stranger Things 4 Volume 2, given the central theme of revenge. Plus, Millie Bobby Brown, who plays fan-favorite Eleven, previously hinted at this with her “you gotta start killing people” remark.

Then, of course, Season 4 of Volume 2 of Stranger Things will set the stage for the fifth and final season, which marks the end of the Netflix saga that began in 2016.

With that, here’s everything you need to know about Stranger Things 4 Volume 2.

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Release Date and Time in India

Both episodes of Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 will be released Friday, July 1 on Netflix at 12:30 p.m. IST / 12 p.m. PT.

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Episodes and Runtime

Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2 consists of two oversized episodes titled “Daddy” and “The Piggyback,” which have runtimes of 1 hour, 25 minutes and 2 hours, 19 minutes, respectively.

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Matthew Modine as Dr Martin Brenner in Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Photo Credit: Netflix

That basically means they’re longer than Ryan Reynolds’ films Free Guy and The Adam Project, helmed by Stranger Things producer and director Shawn Levy, which were 115 minutes and 106 minutes respectively.

The cast of Stranger Things 4 Volume 2

Bower, who stunned everyone with his shocking and unsettling transformation in the final moments of Stranger Things season 4 Volume 1, returns as the monstrous Vecna ​​is poised to wreak havoc. He recently told The Hollywood Reporter that Volume 2 will explore the human side of the character: “I think what you’ll see is more of the human side of Vecna. Let me say this. And there’s one huge, awesome, cool thing – I have to keep my mouth shut! — but there’s also a huge, awesome, cool thing you see.

Likewise, expect Brown’s Eleven to be at its best, as the final two episodes of Season 4 of Stranger Things revolve largely around its attempts to get revenge on Vecna. The Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 trailer suggested the same as it appeared to disobey Dr. Martin Brenner and leave the Nevada facility.

In addition to Brown and Bower, the Stranger Things Volume 2 Season 4 cast includes Winona Ryder as Eleven Joyce Byers’ adoptive mother, Finn Wolfhard as her boyfriend Mike Wheeler, and Noah Schnapp as her son. best friend Will Byers.

David Harbor returns as former Hawkins Police Chief Jim Hopper, while Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin reprise their roles as friends of Mike and Will, Dustin Henderson and Lucas Sinclair, respectively.

Harbor recently dropped a hint as to what’s in store for these characters this time around, when he said everything that’s happened so far “will feel like a silly change” from the events that will unfold. on Stranger Things 4 Volume 2.

The Hawkins Gang is back on Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Photo credit: Netflix

The Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2 cast also includes Sadie Sink as Sinclair’s ex-girlfriend Max Mayfield, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Wheeler’s sister, Charlie Heaton as of Joyce’s eldest son and Will’s brother, Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery as Nancy’s former boyfriend, Steve Harrington, Maya Hawke. as Steve’s best friend Robin Buckley, Priah Ferguson as Lucas’ sister Erica Sinclair, Cara Buono as Wheeler matriarch Karen Wheeler, and Brett Gelman as former investigative reporter Murray Bauma, who reprise their roles from previous seasons.

Eduardo Franco and Joseph Quinn also return as Jonathan’s friend Argyle and Hellfire Club founder Eddie Munson, respectively. This latest fan favorite is seen playing guitar in the Upside Down in the Volume 2 trailer.

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Trailer

A preview of Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 was attached to the final episode of Volume 1. The 30-second preview featured an ominous voiceover from Vecna ​​as the monster told Eleven that it was all “over” as she had “released ” him.

Netflix then released a full trailer (under) for Stranger Things season 4 Volume 2, which focused on the intense equation of Vecna ​​and Wheeler, before turning into an action-packed affair.

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Review

At the time of writing, there are no reviews available for Stranger Things 4 Volume 2, suggesting early reactions may be under embargo, as is usually the case with most Netflix Originals.

Stranger Things 5?

The Duffer Brothers creators and showrunners have already confirmed that Stranger Things as we know it will end with a fifth and final season. It’s already under construction.

We should have a clearer idea of ​​what the future holds for Stranger Things, after watching the last two episodes of season 4.

This, however, won’t mark the end of the franchise per se, as they feel that “there are still a lot of exciting stories to be told” through the spinoffs.

Matt Duffer recently revealed that the spin-off series “is going to be different from what everyone expects”.

Stranger Things 4 Volume 2 Poster Here is the poster of Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 2 from Netflix:

The official poster of Stranger Things 4 volume 2 Photo credit: Netflix*

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