Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 Sets the Stage for One Last Dungeon Crawl (Review)

Okay, so Volume 2 of Stranger Things jumps right back into the chaos where we left off, with everyone scattered and facing their own crises. These three episodes are long – well over an hour each – and spend a lot of time bringing characters together, then pulling them apart, and then back together again. Honestly, it feels like the Duffer Brothers are really rushing to wrap things up and set everything up for that big movie finale. That urgency leads to some weird choices, I won’t lie, but there’s still plenty to enjoy as we head into Stranger Things 5, Volume 2.

Gintama Returns For New Anime Remake Movie in 2026: Watch The Trailer

Shueisha’s recent two-day convention, a major annual anime and manga event, featured several popular Shonen series from their magazines. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Gintama anime, a film adaptation of the beloved “Yoshiwara in Flames” arc is coming soon. A new trailer showcases the updated animation and has fans excited for an action-packed movie. The film will be released in Japan on February 13, 2026, and while a U.S. release date hasn’t been announced yet, updates are expected shortly after the Japanese premiere.

Stranger Things Season 5 Upside Down Explained: Dimension X, Wormholes, and Vecna

In the weeks leading up to the premiere of Stranger Things’ fifth season, the creators, the Duffer Brothers, dropped several clues about what fans could expect. They’ve said a major focus was finally explaining the mystery of the Upside Down, something they’d been building towards for multiple seasons. This suggests they either had the answer planned from the start, or knew they’d eventually need a solid explanation. The latest season indicates that the true nature of the Upside Down was likely carefully considered as early as Season 4.

Avengers: Doomsday’s Trailer 1 Might Secretly Confirm Another Returning MCU Star

Many believe the baby shown is connected to Rogers, suggesting a popular Marvel character might be returning. Following the announcement of 27 cast members in March 2025, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige hinted at future casting news. Now that Chris Evans is confirmed to be involved, it’s likely another character with a strong connection to Captain America will also appear in the movie.