Stranger Things: No New Episodes Coming Out Season 5 Leak

No Stranger Things Season 5 Leaks Released Despite Hacker Claims

It has been confirmed that no new episodes of “Stranger Things” Season 5 have been released, despite earlier claims from an anonymous hacker.

Last week, Netflix footage was compromised in a shocking breach. An anonymous hacker linked to the incident claimed to have episodes from the upcoming fifth and final season of “Stranger Things,” promising to release them on Wednesday, August 14th. According to Soap Central, the hacker claimed to possess the first three episodes of the season, which caused significant concern among fans about potential spoilers and the future of the production.

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Netflix just had a big leak, I heard from people that the first 3 unfinished episodes might release later. Take it with a grain of salt we’ll see it ourself.#StrangerThings5 #StrangerThings #Netflix pic.twitter.com/0z9oSnD6ET

— Stranger Things News (@UpsideDownScoop) August 8, 2024

As the August 14 deadline approached, anticipation and speculation mounted online. However, no episodes were released, and the hacker’s credibility began to falter. The hacker, who had initially promised to release the episodes on platforms like Telegram or Discord, later claimed that the original Telegram leaks channel had been shut down for copyright reasons. This suggested some legal intervention, possibly involving Netflix and law enforcement.

The hacker, Jace Johnson, expressed his frustration on X (formerly Twitter), stating, “Honestly guys, I’m not having a great day. My account is under attack, my Telegram group was deleted, and I’ll probably get sued. I’ll take a small break and try to figure out where I’ll post the next leak.” Despite creating a new “Movies” Telegram channel, no further tangible evidence of the “Stranger Things” leak surfaced, although some unrelated screenshots of “Sonic 3” were shared.

Eventually, Johnson admitted defeat, posting a legal cease and desist letter from Netflix on Telegram and X, along with the message: “I don’t have the Stranger Things and Sonic leaks. I talked to the guy who hacked Netflix and he said he’ll send them, but he lied.”

There had always been skepticism about the authenticity of the “Stranger Things” leaks. The original breach, which impacted one of Netflix’s partners, did not include any episodes from Season 5. Instead, the leak involved animation titles such as “Arcane,” “Terminator Zero,” “Dandadan,” and “Ranma ½,” which were distributed via social media channels like X and 4Chan.

Netflix confirmed the breach in a statement to The Verge, saying, “One of our post-production partners has been compromised, and footage from several of our titles has unfortunately leaked online. Our team is aggressively taking action to have it taken down.” Iyuno, the localization services provider involved, also acknowledged the breach and emphasized their commitment to protecting their clients’ confidentiality.

JACE JOHNSON OUT

— Jace Johnson (@jacejohons4n) August 15, 2024

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the “Stranger Things” leak claims, the series remains highly anticipated. The upcoming fifth season will be the show’s final installment, though the release date has not yet been announced. Fans are advised to avoid downloading any illicit material related to the show, as it could pose security risks.

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In the wake of the failed leak, Johnson reportedly reached out to a journalist with a simple message: “It’s over bro.”

As it stands, “Stranger Things” fans will have to wait for the official release of Season 5, and the hacker’s claims have proven to be nothing more than empty threats.