‘Stree 2’ poster having striking resemblance to that of ‘Stranger Things’: Reddit reacts

As the excitement builds for the release of "Stree 2," the sequel to the much-loved 2018 horror comedy "Stree," directed by Amar Kaushik, discussions are abuzz across Bollywood. Fans eagerly anticipate the return of Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, and the rest of the original cast as they reprise their roles in this highly anticipated film. With just days before its August 14 release, "Stree 2" has garnered significant attention—but not just for the right reasons.

Recently, eagle-eyed Reddit users have pointed out striking similarities between the poster for "Stree 2" and the one for the second season of Netflix’s fantasy series, "Stranger Things." According to several Redditors, both posters share a similar color scheme: blue dominating the lower half and orange in the upper portion, with the title emblazoned in bold red letters.

The layout of the cast members is also a point of contention, as they are arranged in a pyramid formation, much like the characters in the "Stranger Things 2" poster. Rajkummar Rao takes the top position in this layout, with supporting actors Abhishek Banerjee, Aparshakti Khurana, and Pankaj Tripathi positioned below him, and Shraddha Kapoor at the center of the bottom row. Even the expressions of the actors seem reminiscent of those seen in the "Stranger Things" poster, fueling further speculation.

While some Reddit users were quick to criticize Bollywood for what they see as yet another case of "copying," others defended the similarity, noting that the "Stranger Things" poster itself was not entirely original, drawing inspiration from 1980s film posters. Some users pointed out that this design is now common, with one comment highlighting that "one out of three movie posters" seems to follow this style nowadays.

Despite these discussions, the buzz around "Stree 2" remains strong. The film, produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films and co-written by the dynamic duo Raj & DK, promises to deliver the same blend of horror and humor that made the original a hit. Alongside the returning cast, Tamannaah Bhatia and Varun Dhawan will make cameo appearances, adding to the excitement. "Stree 2" is set to hit theaters this Wednesday, August 14, and fans are eagerly waiting to see if the film lives up to the hype.