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Stranger Things Season 4

What is stranger things season 4?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Series Stranger Things[1]
Season 4[1]
Platform Netflix[1]
Release date, volume 1 May 27, 2022[1]
Release date, volume 2 July 1, 2022[1]
Episode count 9[1]

Stranger Things season 4 was released on Netflix in two volumes in 2022 and is set in March 1986.

Context

Season 4 of *Stranger Things* continues the story of the residents of Hawkins, Indiana, as they face new supernatural threats [1]. The season introduces Vecna as a major antagonist [2] and features a storyline involving Joyce and Murray's rescue mission in Russia [1].

Documented claims

  • The fourth season of *Stranger Things* was released in two volumes. [1]
  • Storylines in season 4 take place in both Hawkins, California, and Russia. [1]

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Questions and answers

When was season 4 released?

Volume 1 was released on May 27, 2022, and volume 2 on July 1, 2022 [1].

Where does season 4 take place?

Season 4 features storylines in Hawkins, California, and Russia [1].

Who is the main villain in season 4?

Vecna is introduced as a major threat in Hawkins during season 4 [2].

Sources

  1. 'Stranger Things' Season 4 Recap and Ending Explained — netflix.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Stranger Things season 4 recap: What to remember ahead of season 5 — radiotimes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment