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Indianapolis Star
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Chips Ahoy launching 'Stranger Things' cookie. How to get them before launch in stores
Chips Ahoy is getting in on the frenzy around the final season of 'Stranger Things' with a special flavor and a game with prizes. The company announced a limited-edition soft cookie flavor and special packaging tied to the Netflix series. The Chips Ahoy x 'Stranger Things' cookie features a chocolatey base, fudge chips and a red strawberry-flavored filling. It's the brand's first ever fruit-flavored filling. The filling peeks through the cookie to represent the Rifts, also known as the entrance to the Upside Down. The sleeve has show-inspired designs and has a glow-in-the-dark feature. The brand also is changing the packaging on its Original Chips Ahoy to a 1980s design to celebrate 'Strange Things.' The cookies will be in stores starting Aug. 11, and pricing will start at $5.79. The brand launched a cookie presale on July 21 for early access. Those who purchase via pre-sale will have cookies delivered before the product hits store shelves. Registration to pre-order the Chips Ahoy x "Stranger Things" cookies is open at and is limited to the first 1,500 people. An augmented reality game will be available starting August 11 through an on-pack QR code or by visiting Players are transported into the Upside Down where they must find hidden Chips Ahoy cookies throughout different levels of the game to increase a 'happy meter' that unlocks the chance to win exclusive prizes, including a 'Stranger Things' guitar inspired by the Upside Down guitar that character Eddie Munson plays in season four. Stranger Things 5 will debut in three volumes this fall. Each volume will be released at 8 p.m. Eastern. Stranger Things: Return to Hawkins, Indiana, this fall
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CHIPS AHOY! Enters the Upside Down for the Most Anticipated Netflix Release Yet: Stranger Things 5!
CHIPS AHOY! celebrates the final season of Stranger Things by introducing nostalgic 1980s packaging, limited-edition chocolatey cookies with red filling that are inspired by the Upside Down, an augmented reality game to save the cookies, and a chance to win prizes, including a Stranger Things Eddie Munson-inspired guitar! EAST HANOVER, N.J., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Flavor meets fandom as CHIPS AHOY!, America's favorite chocolate chip cookie brand, and Netflix's hit series Stranger Things collaborate to create the new CHIPS AHOY! x Stranger Things Limited-Edition Cookie. A treat that is as otherworldly as it is delicious, the cookie blends the flavors of CHIPS AHOY! with the world of Stranger Things. Available in stores nationwide starting on August 11, fans can get early access now through the inaugural CHIPS AHOY! pre-sale. CHIPS AHOY! is also releasing retro-inspired Original CHIPS AHOY! packs that harken back to the look and feel of the 1980s CHIPS AHOY! packaging when Stranger Things takes place. The CHIPS AHOY! x Stranger Things Limited-Edition Cookie is inspired by the Upside Down, a dark alternate dimension that has played a key role throughout every season of Stranger Things. The cookies feature a new CHIPS AHOY! chocolatey base, fudge chips and a red strawberry-flavored filling. The brand's first-ever fruit-flavored filling peeks through the chocolatey cookie to represent the Rifts that are the entrance to the Upside Down. Before they even taste the delectable cookies, Stranger Things buffs will be drawn to the unique packaging that incorporates quintessential design elements from the show and a special glow-in-the-dark feature. CHIPS AHOY! is also inviting fans to step into the Upside Down. Starting on August 11, consumers can scan an on-pack QR code or visit to be transported into an immersive augmented-reality game. The brand that is Here for Happy is asking fans to find CHIPS AHOY! cookies hidden throughout different levels of the game to increase their happy meter while in the Upside Down. In-game achievements will translate into the chance to win exclusive prizes – most notably, a Stranger Things Eddie Munson-inspired guitar – plus limited edition Stranger Things merchandise*. "This isn't just any product launch – it's a cultural moment that joins two beloved brands together in an exciting and captivating way," said CHIPS AHOY! Senior Director, Sabrina Sierant. "Our collaboration with Stranger Things appeals to both long-time lovers of CHIPS AHOY! cookies and Stranger Things fans who have loved every episode. Through experiential components and elements of nostalgia, we are delivering unforgettable experiences for different generations of fans – whether they grew up in the 80s or are experiencing that awesome decade through the show." Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in July 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix's most popular shows ever with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7 Million views globally. Stranger Things is produced by Upside Down Pictures & 21 Laps Entertainment with The Duffer Brothers serving as executive producers, alongside Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment and Dan Cohen. This fall, the award-winning series returns with its eagerly awaited fifth and final season. Stranger Things 5 will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with four episodes on November 26, three episodes on Christmas and the finale episode on New Year's Eve. Each volume releases at 5 PM PT. In the official season 5 synopsis: It's the fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they've faced before. To end this nightmare, they'll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time. Registration to pre-order the CHIPS AHOY! x Stranger Things Limited-Edition Cookie is now open at and limited to the first 1,500 people. Beginning on August 11, fans can find the CHIPS AHOY! x Stranger Things Limited-Edition Cookie at retailers nationwide, starting at $5.79. In addition to the traditional tray, the cookies will also be available in 2-count portion packs that are ideal for on-the-go snacking or distributing for Halloween. Whether fans purchase Stranger Things Limited-Edition Cookies or Original CHIPS AHOY! 1980s retro packs, they will be sure to enhance their watching experience with delicious cookies that make each moment happier. *NO PURCHASE OR SCAN NECESSARY. Std. msg&data rates apply to scans. Open to residents of the 50 United States, D.C., & Puerto Rico 18 and older. Ends: 12/31/25. Void where prohibited. Visit for Official Rules including alternate method of entry About Mondelēz International Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. With 2024 net revenues of approximately $36.4 billion, MDLZ is leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as OREO, RITZ, LU, CLIF Bar and TATE'S BAKE SHOP biscuits and baked snacks, as well as CADBURY DAIRY MILK, MILKA and TOBLERONE chocolate. Mondelēz International is a proud member of the Standard and Poor's 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Visit or follow the company on X at About Stranger Things Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in July 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix's most popular shows ever with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7 Million views globally. Rooted in '80s nostalgia, it revived interest in pop culture items and fashion, as well as boosted Kate Bush's track "Running Up That Hill" into the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time in its 38-year history. The series has also garnered over 70 awards worldwide including Emmys® and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, and has been nominated for over 230 awards. This fall, it returns with its eagerly awaited fifth and final season;, and in the meantime, offering fans can various ways to engage with the cultural phenomenon through various experiences and offerings year-round, including: the most Tony Award-winning stage play of 2025, Stranger Things: The First Shadow which made its Broadway debut in April; an upcoming animated series; a collection of books; the touring Stranger Things Experience which expanded to Brazil and Australia this year; and a global assortment of lifestyle products and brand collaborations. Fans also celebrate November 6 - the day Will Byers went missing - as 'Stranger Things Day,' a special day to share their love for the world of Stranger Things. 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Geek Tyrant
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
STARNGER THINGS Season 5 Trailer Fuels Theories About Eddie Munson's Possible Return as Kas — GeekTyrant
Fans have never stopped hoping for Eddie Munson's return, and the latest Stranger Things Season 5 teaser has reignited that fire. A new wave of theories suggests Eddie could make a comeback by becoming a dark version of himself, inspired by Dungeons & Dragons lore, and potentially serving as Vecna's undead lieutenant in the battle for Hawkins. The teaser wastes no time planting seeds. We see Dustin Henderson at Eddie's grave, where someone has spray-painted 'burn in hell' across the headstone, a brutal reminder that Hawkins still views Eddie as a villain. That shot got fan excited, especially when combined with other ominous details that seem to connect back to Eddie's Season 4 fate. Here's where Dungeons & Dragons comes in. In D&D lore, Kas the Bloody-Handed is Vecna's former right-hand man who eventually turns against him. Kas becomes a vampire after being attacked by bats, a detail that hits close to home for Eddie, who died heroically after a brutal Demobat attack in the Upside Down. Eddie's tattoos, a swarm of bats and a black widow spider, now seem like intentional breadcrumbs to where this is headed. Add in his epic 'Master of Puppets' solo and spiked shield, and you have a character whose aesthetic already screams undead warrior. Even the Season 5 premiere title, 'The Crawl,' feels llike it has meaning. Fans point to the Master of Puppets lyric, 'Come crawling faster, obey your master,' as a hint that Eddie could return as Vecna's puppet before breaking free, echoing Kas' ultimate betrayal of his master. The teaser also throws in more visual clues as Max appears in hospital gear, teasing her survival and possible transformation, while the Upside Down walls are lined with egg sacs, hinting at Vecna assembling an army. We also see a return to Hawkins Lab and the iconic Dungeons & Dragons map table, reminding us that these final episodes will lean heavily on the game's mythology, which is exactly where the Kas theory lives. The Duffer Brothers have previously said Eddie wasn't coming back, but the imagery tells a different story. Between all of these things, some fans are convinced Eddie's resurrection as Kas could play a major role in the show's endgame. Whether it's true or not, one thing's clear… Stranger Things knows how to keep its audience theorizing until the very end. Would you want Eddie to return as Vecna's dark lieutenant? Or should his hero's death remain untouched?
NDTV
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Stranger Things 5 Teaser: Can Eleven And Company Avenge Eddie's Death By Killing Vecna?
New Delhi: The unsung heroes of Hawkins have assembled for one last time. If you haven't guessed it already, we are talking about Stranger Things Season 5. On Wednesday, July 16, OTT giant Netflix thrilled fans by dropping the much-awaited teaser of the upcoming and final season. If the teaser gives anything away, it is that the stakes are higher this time, but the gang is not giving up without a fight. The video shows Hawkins' folks still reeling over the death of Eddie Munson, who died in Season 4. The townspeople still blame him for the series of murders, as is evident from the words 'Burn in hell' written on his gravestone. At one point, Jonathan Byers says, 'After what we have been through, this thing – it ties us together forever.' Stranger Things fans must know that the 'thing' in discussion is none other than the monstrous Vecna. With the gate to the Upside Down world now open, it is ready to unleash mass destruction, claiming as many lives as it can. Eleven and her company will stop at no cost to defeat Vecna and win this impossible battle, especially to avenge the death of Eddie Munson. But complicating her mission is the military quarantine imposed by the government. A hunt for Eleven is also ongoing, forcing her back into hiding, but she continues to execute her plans nevertheless. The teaser is replete with heart-stopping moments as well as an emotional rollercoaster ride. Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley) and more return to play pivotal roles in the final war. Stranger Things Season 5 will roll out in three parts: Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4) hits on November 26 this year, Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) lands on Christmas and the finale (Episode 8) drops on New Year's Eve.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What's That Bombastic Metal Song in the ‘Stranger Things 5' Trailer?
Metallica and the Eddie Munson character might be out of the picture in the fifth and final season of 'Stranger Things,' but judging by the show's latest trailer, released today, heavy metal most definitely is not. Amid now-familiar apocalyptic scenes with the show's cast, we hear a bombastic riff, buttressed by a symphonic arrangement and featuring high-pitched, operatic wailing that is a definitive example of the kind of heavy metal singing often referred to as 'air-raid siren.' More from Variety Roblox Launches New Licensing Platform With Lionsgate, Netflix, Sega and Kodansha as Founding Partners (EXCLUSIVE) Netflix Shares New Details of Philadelphia and Dallas Destinations to Open in Late 2025, Plans Third Venue in Las Vegas David Harbour Loved 'Stranger Things' at the Start but Then Began Asking: 'How Much More Story Is There?... You're Having to Play a Lot of the Same Beat' While the show takes place in the '80s, here they've broken with tradition: The song is one of the most popular tracks by the pioneering hard-rock band Deep Purple, 1970's 'Child in Time' from their pivotal album 'In Rock.' While much of the instrumental backing is apparently new — with lots of strings and synthesizers mostly obscuring the original's organ and guitars — the vocal does indeed appear to be Deep Purple's Ian Gillan, along with brief elements of the band's instrumental work. The song's deafening volume appears to be key to its use, as the trailer opens with the Steve Harrington character (Joe Keery, aka the musician Djo) cueing up a song at the 50,000-watt WSQK radio station, apparently planning to use it as a weapon against the monsters who are gearing up for yet another assault on the citizens of Hawkins, Indiana. Reps for Netflix and Deep Purple did not immediately respond to requests for comment or clarification. 'Child in Time' was one of the early epics of heavy metal, clocking in at nearly ten and a half minutes, with a soft opening (inspired by the song 'Bombay Calling' by the British band It's a Beautiful Day) that builds dramatically in intensity with each verse until the song bursts open with what functions as the chorus: a long, hummed melody that gets louder as Gillan's delivery grows to a full-throated, shrieking wail. The song then segues into a long, progressive-rock-style instrumental section centered around a long solo by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, before it returns to the quiet section. 'Child in Time,' with its lyrics evoking nuclear war, was first performed publicly by the band in the fall of 1969 and recorded that December, with the album, the band's fourth, being released in June of 1970. Deep Purple's pivotal 1972 live album, 'Made in Japan,' features an even longer version that clocks in at over 12 minutes; the song would be a centerpiece of the band's concerts for the next 25 years, even as the lineup constantly fluctuated. Gillan — whose trademark shriek is also present on the original 'Jesus Christ Superstar' album, in which he played the Jesus character — would become renowned for his sky-scraping wail. Yet the song is no small challenge for the singer, as he admitted to the Spanish radio channel RockFM in 2022. 'I always thought of 'Child in Time' not as a song but more like an Olympic event,' he said, when asked why he stopped performing the track. 'It was so challenging. But when I was young, it was effortless. So we got to the point when I got to about 38 years old, and it just didn't sound right. So I thought, 'Better not to do it badly. Better not to do it.' So it's been the same, and I never looked [back]. 'When I was 38, when I made that decision, I thought, 'My god. I'm nearly halfway through my life now,' and it made me think about the future. Do I want to be a singer for the rest of my life? Well, of course. I must. [But] I don't wanna just be known for this scream, as it was called; I don't wanna be screaming when I'm 80 years old or 70 years old. It's undignified. But here I am, at 77, and I'm still screaming — up to a point. But the control element and the elevation of that note is beyond me, to be honest.' Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch
