Stranger Things has been the favourite of almost everyone who is into the science fiction genre. Many of us grew up watching the lead actors grow up on the sets of the long-running television series. So, obviously, the fifth season that has arrived on Netflix recently, with the first four episodes, was something that fans had been waiting for since the final moment of Season 4. However, after Stranger Things Season 5 debuted on the streaming service, it started trending, but unfortunately, not for good reasons.
Fans Think Something Is Off in Stranger Things Season 5
Stranger Things Season 5 has relied too much on CGI-heavy scenes, leading to the downfall of the cinematic spectacle that made the show a household name. Fans also felt that everything was too bright, which wasn’t needed at all. Besides that, there were a few outdoor shoots, as most were shot in the studio, which doesn’t look impressive. Stranger Things Season 4 was too good to be a series, and the fifth installment looks as if it was shot with an iPhone. This is what a Reddit post reads.
Some fans also took it to X and started calling out the not-so-brilliant acting, the fake setups, and the rushed pacing. Few have addressed that the actors who looked passionate in the previous seasons don’t look the same anymore. In fact, there have been instances when it felt as if they were reading their lines in front of the camera; the natural thing is all gone. The episodes were rushed, and the audience didn’t have a chance to spend much time with the characters. Moreover, a user on X states that, “ First two episodes are boring as HELL, everything’s moving too fast like cmon u give viewers 5 years break, and now u want us to catch up that fast ?”
“ The show really struggles with its large cast, and most get only a few truly meaningful things to do. The plot feels like it barely advances, and there’s a weird lack of momentum ,” says another X user. The settings and the cinematography shouldn’t have been an issue if the acting had been incredible, as in the previous season. Also, the season created massive hype, with creators calling it the most expensive season to date. But it seems the heavy budget negatively affected it.
However, the Final Scene Saved the Day for Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1
The initial episodes felt quite dull compared to those in previous seasons. But those who made it to the final episode feel the struggle to keep up with the series was worth it when the final sequence hit the screens. Well, no one saw that coming- just when Mike, Lucas, and Robin were about to get attacked by the Demogorgons, Will Byers awakens. Yes, it was he and not El who fought Vecna’s minions this time. Every bit of the sequence was peak, be it the cinematography, the timing, or everything involved.
So, now Hawkins has a new hero, who will indeed team up with Eleven to knock down Vecna in the remaining volumes.
Aparna is a Senior Entertainment Writer at Beebom with 4 years of experience in the industry. Specializing in Jujutsu Kaisen and everything horror, she brings in-depth insights and a passion for storytelling to her coverage. Recently, she has interviewed Abby Trott, the voice actress behind Demon Slayer’s Nezuko and Dandadan’s Momo. She has also interviewed Adam McArthur, the one to voice Yuji Itadori in JJK, delivering exclusive content for fans. Previously, she contributed her expertise to some notable publications including Sportskeeda, Dexerto, and Forever Geek, honing her craft in entertainment journalism.
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- A live-action Gundam movie will be released on Netflix.
- As of now, the cast includes Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.
- The filming of the Gundam movie will begin sometime in March 2026.
Japan has had a massive impact on the world with its animes but one work of fiction that has created a generational fandom is the introduction of Gundam. Now being this popular, it goes unsaid that there have been multiple adpatations but now, the upcoming live-action Gundam movie is confirmed to be coming out on Netflix, and here, find out all you need to know about the upcoming project.
What Do We Know About the Upcoming Gundam Movie?
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This new live-action adaptation of Gundam was announced all the way back in 2018, and Legendary Pictures was brought in as a co-producer. However, back then, details about the project were quite limited. Following this reveal, in 2021, Netflix confirmed that Jordan Vogt-Roberts will direct the movie. The filming was set to begin in 2023, but due to unforeseen circumstances, it never began, and later, we heard that the movie will not be made forward.
However, in 2025, it came to light that Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo were in talks with Legendary to star in the movie. Now, in 2026, a report by Deadline confirms that Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo will be starring in the live-action Gundam movie , and Netflix is on board to be the main distributor.
The filming of this project will begin in March 2026 and will be shot in multiple locations across Australia and the United Kingdom. So, let’s wait and see what Netflix and Legendary bring us with this live-action adaptation.
Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author. Shashank boasts incomparable knowledge about the Marvel and DC universe, along with other branches of entertainment with substantial experience in the field of writing.
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