Netflix confirm the release date for Stranger Things 3
Finally the exact date is known
Stranger Things 3
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 2nd Jan 2019 Last updated 2nd Jan 2019
As any Stranger Things fan will know, the third season of the popular Netflix series has been endlessly teased for the past six months, however the exact date that we'll get to see the new series has been long under wraps - until NOW that is!
Starting the year off with the very exciting news, Netflix have confirmed that Stranger Things 3 will be released on 4th July - the USA's Independence Day. The date was confirmed across the show's socials, showing the infamous Stranger Things children, looking up at a sky full of fireworks.
The artwork was captioned, 'happy 2̶0̶1̶9̶ 1985!', with the words, 'One summer can change everything.' written across it.
Fans of the popular TV show couldn't contain their excitement tweeting comments such as, 'Ahhhhhh so excited !!', '😁😁😁😁😁😁😁', and 'Holy s--t!!! It's 1985 😨😨'.
Now take a look at how to follow the Stranger Things cast on Snapchat:
Millie Bobby Brown Snapchat:
Eleven is a mysterious young girl with psychokinetic powers. She was found in the woods by Mike and his friends, the day after their friend Will disappeared. To start off with, the character doesn't talk much – but her acting is mesmerising to watch!
Netflix confirm the release date for Stranger Things 3
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Sadie Sink Snapchat: N/A
Sadie Sink, who plays Max in the show, doesn't have Snapchat - but you can follow her on Twitter @SadieSink and Instagram @sadiesink_
Millie Bobby Brown Snapchat:
Eleven is a mysterious young girl with psychokinetic powers. She was found in the woods by Mike and his friends, the day after their friend Will disappeared. To start off with, the character doesn't talk much – but her acting is mesmerising to watch!
Finn Wolfhard Snapchat: finnwolfhard
Mike Wheeler is like the leader of the pack. He's the driving force in finding his friend Will - with the help of Eleven.
Caleb McLaughlin Snapchat: wise_man1013
Lucas Sinclair is Mike's childhood friend. He's also his neighbour and classmate! He's the apprehensive one and is unsure about Will collaborating with Eleven in the search for Will.
Dacre Montgomery Snapchat: dacremontgomery
Natalia Dyer Snapchat: N/A
Natalia plays Nancy Wheeler in the show, but she unfortunately doesn't have Snapchat - sorry about that! You can follow her on Instagram @nattyiceofficial and Twitter @NataliaDyer
Charlie Heaten Snapchat: N/A
Charlie, who plays Jonathan Byers in the show, doesn't have Snapchat - but you can follow him on Instagram @charlie.r.heaton.
Gaten Matarazzo Snapchat: N/A
Gaten (who plays Dustin) doesn't have Snapchat, but you can follow him on Instagram @gatenm123 and Twitter @GatenM123
Noah Schnapp Snapchat: theschnappchat
Noah, who plays Will Byers, can be found on Snapchat under the username theschnappchat
Joe Keery Snapchat: N/A
Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harringon, isn't on Snapchat - but can be found on Instagram @uncle_jezzy and Twitter @joe_keery
Sadie Sink Snapchat: N/A
Sadie Sink, who plays Max in the show, doesn't have Snapchat - but you can follow her on Twitter @SadieSink and Instagram @sadiesink_
Millie Bobby Brown Snapchat:
Eleven is a mysterious young girl with psychokinetic powers. She was found in the woods by Mike and his friends, the day after their friend Will disappeared. To start off with, the character doesn't talk much – but her acting is mesmerising to watch!
Finn Wolfhard Snapchat: finnwolfhard
Mike Wheeler is like the leader of the pack. He's the driving force in finding his friend Will - with the help of Eleven.
Caleb McLaughlin Snapchat: wise_man1013
Lucas Sinclair is Mike's childhood friend. He's also his neighbour and classmate! He's the apprehensive one and is unsure about Will collaborating with Eleven in the search for Will.
Dacre Montgomery Snapchat: dacremontgomery
Natalia Dyer Snapchat: N/A
Natalia plays Nancy Wheeler in the show, but she unfortunately doesn't have Snapchat - sorry about that! You can follow her on Instagram @nattyiceofficial and Twitter @NataliaDyer
Charlie Heaten Snapchat: N/A
Charlie, who plays Jonathan Byers in the show, doesn't have Snapchat - but you can follow him on Instagram @charlie.r.heaton.
Gaten Matarazzo Snapchat: N/A
Gaten (who plays Dustin) doesn't have Snapchat, but you can follow him on Instagram @gatenm123 and Twitter @GatenM123
Noah Schnapp Snapchat: theschnappchat
Noah, who plays Will Byers, can be found on Snapchat under the username theschnappchat
Joe Keery Snapchat: N/A
Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harringon, isn't on Snapchat - but can be found on Instagram @uncle_jezzy and Twitter @joe_keery
Sadie Sink Snapchat: N/A
Sadie Sink, who plays Max in the show, doesn't have Snapchat - but you can follow her on Twitter @SadieSink and Instagram @sadiesink_
Many of the cast also took to their socials to confirm the exciting news, with Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven, saying, 'Hope you are excited as I am! July 4 @StrangerThingsTV #StrangerThings3'.
Millie's co-star Noah Schnapp who plays Will Byers also took to Instagram with the same artwork saying, 'HERE WE GO. AGAIN! JULY 4TH'.
In December, Netflix released a teaser trailer for Stranger Things 3 revealing the episode titles for the upcoming series. Set in the summer of 1985, the title are Suzie, Do You Copy?, The Mall Rats, The Case of the Missing Lifeguard, The Sauna Test, The Source, The Birthday, The Bite, and The Battle of Star Court.
The third season of Stranger Things has been long-awaited as it has been over a year since the second season was released back on Halloween 2016!
Stranger Things seasons one and two are available to stream on Netflix now. Whilst you're waiting for Season 3 read everything you need to know about Stranger Things season 3 here.
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