The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to premiere on Netflix in 2025, wrapping up the beloved sci-fi horror series that’s captivated fans since 2016. With filming complete and a teaser trailer dropping today at Netflix’s Tudum event, excitement is at an all-time high. Here’s everything you need to know about the release date and what’s coming in Hawkins’ last adventure.
When Does Season 5 Premiere?
Netflix has confirmed Stranger Things Season 5 will debut in 2025, but an exact date remains unannounced. Industry rumors suggest a two-part release, with six episodes possibly dropping October 10 2025 and the final two on November 27 2025. Some sources hint at a three-part rollout extending into early 2026 to accommodate the season’s epic scale, but Netflix hasn’t confirmed this. Expect a summer or fall premiere, potentially aligning with the show’s nostalgic vibe or Halloween for extra spookiness. Stay tuned for official updates at Tudum or Netflix’s social channels.
What’s in Store for Season 5?
Set in fall 1987, a year after Season 4’s cliffhanger, the eight-episode season picks up with the Hawkins crew facing Vecna and the Upside Down’s invasion. Episode titles like “The Crawl,” “The Vanishing of…” (partially redacted), and “The Rightside Up” suggest a return to Season 1’s roots with intense stakes. The Duffer Brothers promise a massive finale, blending Season 1’s intimacy with Season 4’s scale, described as “Season 1 and 4 having a baby injected with steroids.” Noah Schnapp teases a “devastating” ending, with David Harbour calling the finale the series’ best episode. Expect emotional payoffs for the original gang—Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin and Eleven’s battle with Vecna.
Who’s Back and Who’s New?
The core cast returns: Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Noah Schnapp (Will), Sadie Sink (Max), Winona Ryder (Joyce), David Harbour (Hopper), Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan), Joe Keery (Steve), Maya Hawke (Robin), Priah Ferguson (Erica), Brett Gelman (Murray), Cara Buono (Karen), and Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna). Amybeth McNulty (Vickie) is now a series regular, and Linda Hamilton joins in a mystery role. New faces include Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux. Fans speculate about Joseph Quinn’s Eddie returning, but nothing’s confirmed.
Catch the teaser trailer today at Tudum for first-look footage. Rewatch Seasons 1-4 on Netflix to refresh on Vecna’s threat and the Upside Down’s mysteries. Check out behind-the-scenes photos on Netflix’s Instagram for cast updates.
