Stranger Things Producer Explains Delay Between Season 4 Volume 1 & 2

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Executive producer Shawn Levy explains why Stranger Thingsseason 4 part 1 & part 2 are being released separately. Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things became a pop culture sensation with its mix of horror, sci-fi, and '80s nostalgia. The Netflix original series follows a group of friends who face supernatural threats with the help of a girl with mysterious powers.

After Stranger Things season 3 ended with the action-packed Battle of Starcourt, fans have been eagerly awaiting season 4, which the Duffer Brothers teased would have some major changes. Unlike previous seasons, Stranger Things season 4 consists of longer episodes (and a feature-length finale), and its release is split in two. The nine-episode season is separated into seven episodes making up volume 1 and two episodes making up volume 2. Stranger Things season 4 volume 1 is currently streaming on Netflix.

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After Stranger Things season 4 volume 1's release, Shawn Levy speaks with THR about the many changes the newest season brought to the show, including its release being split into two parts. As Levy tells it, the main reason behind the two-part release was simply a need for more time. He explains that they knew the last two episodes of season 4 would need more time to complete, but didn't want fans to wait any longer for the rest of the season. The delayed release of season 4 volume 2 allowed them to «stick the landing» on their ambitious season finale. Read Levy's full explanation below:

We didn’t think nine episodes were going to be ready in time, and we have made the world wait long enough. We always knew that if we could deliver the first seven, it’s such a satisfying