Viewers of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things will be in for a disappointment when it announced that Netflix will not release any new footage or teasers during the 2025 Super Bowl. The news has brought much discussion within the devoted fan base who had hoped for a preview of the highly-anticipated fifth and final season.
As one of the most watched shows on Netflix, Stranger Things has gained a huge audience since its 2016 launch, with elements of supernatural stuff, nostalgic 1980s references, and character arcs that have been doing great. Still, Netflix decided not to sell ads during this high-profile event as part of a broader strategic shift in how streaming services market their content.
Traditionally, Super Bowl advertising has been believed to be an excellent opportunity because millions of audiences could be addressed within a broadcast. However, it seems like Netflix prefers the online promotion strategy that buzzes and builds engagement through platforms such as social media and others.
This suits the contemporary pattern of consumption of media or content but could reach out precisely to a different kind of niche. As the series is expected to end soon, fans should prepare themselves to shift their expectations of when and how promotional content will be available.
Why is Netflix skipping Super Bowl advertising?
This year, Netflix has chosen to skip the expensive Super Bowl advertising slot. It will cost the company around $7 million just to get 30 seconds for their ad to run during the Super Bowl, and that can be a substantial expense for most businesses.
However, since it's a worldwide streaming service, it would mean a North America-specific trailer at the Super Bowl doesn't quite maximize the Netflix value for this type of ad budget. This is not an isolated case of Netflix; other major studios like Sony Pictures, Amazon MGM Studios, Apple, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. are also staying put in this year's awards night.
These companies are becoming increasingly reliant on web-based campaigns, which effectively tap into social media and streaming services to directly target the audience. With such strategic positioning, they can come up with content that would appeal directly to the target audience rather than taking a blanket approach in television advertising.
Stranger Things Season 5: Everything we know yet
Stranger Things season 5 is officially confirmed to premiere in 2025. The Duffer Brothers have designed the entire story from the beginning, so we can be rest assured that the show's end will be satisfactory for the audience. The final season will pretty much tie up many of the pending mysteries that relate to the Upside Down with Hawkins.
Interestingly, signs suggest that Stranger Things Season 5 could be divided into two volumes with four episodes in every volume. This could keep the audience hooked for a longer period while also making the story richer, concluding all loose ends as far as the series is concerned.
Fan expectations and possible release strategy
While fans have been waiting for a Super Bowl teaser, Netflix seems to be playing the promotional card with caution. The streaming giant will likely release teasers online close to the date of its release, perhaps in the summer or fall of 2025. This strategy aligns with current media consumption trends, as audiences are now looking more and more toward digital channels, instead of traditional television broadcasts.
Stranger Things has already wrapped filming, and the creators have shared emotional reflections about concluding this decade-long journey. Fans can expect promotional content that highlights key moments from the series while building anticipation for its final chapters.
For now, Stranger Things fans will need to be patient as they await new content related to Season 5.
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