Stranger Things Filming Dates Overview
Filming for Stranger Things began in 2015, with principal photography for Season 1 starting in November 2015 and wrapping in early 2016. The series was shot primarily in Atlanta, Georgia, and surrounding areas in the state of Georgia. Additional location work took place in Jackson, Georgia, which served as the fictional town of Hawkins.
Season-by-Season Filming Timeline
Season 2 production started in early 2017, with filming spanning several months before the October 2017 release. Season 3 was filmed from April to September 2018, and Season 4 began in early 2022 and concluded later that year. Each season’s filming schedule was designed to align with the show’s fall release pattern on Netflix.
Where Stranger Things Was Filmed
Most interior scenes were filmed on soundstages and sets in Atlanta. Exterior shots for the Wheeler house and other key locations were filmed in various Georgia towns. Filming locations were chosen for their resemblance to 1980s small-town America. For more details on specific sites, see the filming locations page on the official Netflix source.
