Director Shawn Levy reflected on his return to Hawkins, Indiana for one last adventure at the Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 premiere last night, revealing that he did direct two episodes later on in the season.

Shawn Levy has directed two episodes in every season of the show till Season 4 and one episode in Season 5. Today, on November 6, 2025, Levy posted a Season 1 behind-the-scenes picture of Levy with Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven, a crew member, and a body double of Eleven to commemorate Stranger Things Day. He captioned the picture as,

The 'Stranger Things' cast and crew, including stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, addressed recent bullying allegations. Co-creator Ross Duffer and director Shawn Levy emphasized the show’s familial atmosphere and commitment to a safe set.

Stranger Things' kept away from the Millie Bobby Brown & David Harbour controversy at the Season 5 premiere while a key executive was not mentioned.

Stranger Things” honchos are responding to the “noise” amid reports that Millie Bobby Brown has accused co-star David Harbour of bullying and harassment. Producer Shawn Levy told The Hollywood Reporter at the Netflix hit’s Season 5 world premiere Thursday,

Netflix announced Thursday that a new animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is set to debut on the streamer in 2026. “Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town,” Netflix teased of the show.