Hundreds of Thousands of Fans Sign Stranger Things Season 5 Petition

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The latest season of Stranger Things is receiving a lot of mixed reviews. Many fans believe the final episodes (5-7) were heavily cut during editing, and a petition with thousands of signatures is asking Netflix to release any missing footage. While the fifth season was highly anticipated, viewers are divided on the story, leading some to speculate that a stronger version of the show may have been left out.

Ever since the latest episode of Stranger Things was released, fans have been leaving overwhelmingly negative reviews, leading to some of the lowest ratings the show has ever seen. A lot of the criticism focuses on how a sensitive storyline with a key character was handled, though some viewers felt the scene was powerfully emotional. Overall, the final season has received a very mixed reaction – both extremely positive and very negative – and disappointed fans have started a petition hoping to influence the show’s direction.

What is the Stranger Things Season 5 Petition?

A fan petition on Change.org asking Netflix to release cut footage from Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2, has already received over 315,000 signatures. The request stems from rumors shared by popular fan accounts claiming significant scenes were removed during editing. These alleged leaks suggest entire storylines and character moments—including scenes focusing on Will Byers, like a conversation with Mike, a team-up with Max, Robin, and Holly, and his connection to Vecna—were cut from the final episodes. While these claims haven’t been officially confirmed, the petition continues to gain widespread support.

Fans have noticed bits of footage and trailer scenes that didn’t make it into the final version of the show, leading some to believe there’s a whole alternate cut. However, it’s common for studios to remove scenes during editing, even ones they’ve already shown publicly. Unlike the extended “Snyder Cut” of Justice League, most removed footage is usually just rough material that didn’t quite work, not finished scenes. So, while the petition for more content is appreciated, it’s unlikely that any new scenes from the latest season of Stranger Things will be released.

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It’s pretty common for people to be let down by the last season of a TV show they love. Fans of Game of Thrones certainly remember feeling that way – characters didn’t develop as expected, plots felt rushed, and a once-popular show seemed to lose its impact. However, the upcoming finale of Stranger Things has a lot of fans excited, even though some are unhappy with how the show has changed. Unlike some shows, there aren’t rumors of a better version of Stranger Things out there, so people are divided about whether the final episode, releasing on December 31st, will bring fans back together.

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2025-12-31 00:10