‘Stranger Things’ Season 5: Everything You Need to Know About the Epic Final Chapter

June 2, 2025: The highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to premiere in late 2025, concluding the beloved Netflix series that began in 2016.

Release Schedule

Netflix has announced that Season 5 will be released in three parts:

Volume 1: November 26, 2025 (4 episodes)

Volume 2: December 25, 2025 (3 episodes)

Finale: December 31, 2025 (1 episode)

Each episode will be available at 5:00 PM PST on their respective release dates.

Returning ast

The main cast members are returning for the final season:9meters

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven

Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler

Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson

Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair

Noah Schnapp as Will Byers

Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield

Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers

David Harbour as Jim Hopper

Joe Keery as Steve Harrington

Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley

Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers

Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler

New additions include Linda Hamilton in a mysterious role and Amybeth McNulty, who has been promoted to series regular .

Plot Overview

Set in the fall of 1987, Season 5 picks up 18 months after the events of Season 4. Hawkins is under military quarantine, and the group reunites to confront the lingering threat of Vecna. With the Upside Down encroaching upon their world, the stakes are higher than ever.

Episode Details

The season comprises eight episodes, each crafted with cinematic quality. The first episode is titled “The Crawl,” and the finale is named “The Rightside Up,” mirroring the series’ beginning.

Trailer & Teasers

A teaser trailer was released during Netflix’s Tudum 2025 event, offering glimpses of the final battle in Hawkins and emotional moments from the cast .

What to Expect

Season 5 aims to provide a satisfying conclusion to the series, focusing on character development and resolving long-standing mysteries. The Duffer Brothers have emphasized that the final season will answer all remaining questions, delivering a fitting end to the Stranger Things saga .

Fans can catch up on Seasons 1–4, currently streaming on Netflix, in preparation for the final season’s release.