Stranger Things 5 Secret Cut Rumors Debunked: Randy Havens Sets Record Straight
Randy Havens debunks Stranger Things 5 secret cut rumors despite 300,000 fan signatures on a petition. The 2-hour series finale is set to premiere on December 31, 2025.
300,000 signatures couldn't change the facts. Stranger Things star Randy Havens, known as the beloved Mr. Clarke, has officially shut down rumors of a secret extended cut for the show's final season.
The Reality Behind Stranger Things 5 Secret Cut Rumors
Randy Havens took to his Instagram Story on Sunday, December 28, 2025, to address the swirling speculation. "There's no secret Snyder cut of the show," Havens wrote, referencing the famous Zack Snyder version of Justice League. He urged fans not to believe everything they read online, debunking claims that Netflix was withholding an unedited version of Season 5.
300,000 Fans Demand an Extended Version
The controversy ignited after Volume 2 of the final season debuted on December 25, 2025. Disappointed by perceived writing gaps, fans launched an online petition demanding all "unseen footage" be released. As of Monday, the petition has amassed over 300,000 signatures. Fans expressed that after years of waiting, they deserve a conclusion that lives up to the series' legacy rather than one hampered by "bad writing."
A Two-Hour Finale on New Year's Eve
Despite the backlash, the show is moving forward with its planned finale. Titled "The Rightside Up," the series finale is scheduled to drop on December 31, 2025. The episode features a massive 2-hour runtime. Co-creator Matt Duffer teased that while the scale is large, the finale remains more character-focused than any previous episode in the season.
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