Stranger Things 3: Here's 15 Behind-The-Scenes Photos

July has a lot of big Netflix releases coming, and you won't have to wait long into the month for the first of them. On July 4, Season 3 of the hit series Stranger Things returns to the streaming service. But what can we expect from the new season? We know that the sleepy town of Hawkins will be the setting during the '80s. We know a new mall is the focal point of this year's story. And that's about it. A lot of the year's installment remains a mystery. But this is Stranger Things, so we know the Upside Down will come into play, and Eleven will use her powers to help defeat it.

While a clear understanding of what this season is all about is beyond our grasp, we're getting even more hints about what to expect. Netflix released a series of episodic photos with no context, leaving us to speculate wildly about what they could possibly mean. The streaming service has also debuted a series of photographs taken behind the scenes, showing the cast and crew had at work--and play--as they filmed the new season.

• Where are Stranger Things characters going into Season 3?

At first glance, the behind-the-scenes images don't give away much about the new episodes, outside of some costume and location choices. However, it's easy to tell how much fun everyone seems to be having when creating the new season, and perhaps there ultimately will be some minor details to glean. But Netflix seems intent on keeping Season 3 a mystery until its premiere.

As for what this cast and crew has created, you're going to have to wait to find out. Stranger Things 3 arrives for everyone on Netflix next week. Until then, sit back and check out these photos while drinking a New Coke to prepare yourself to travel back to 1985.