Stranger Things Season 5 release date  

Netflix’s Stranger Things Season 5, the series’ final chapter, premieres in three parts starting November 26, 2025, culminating on New Year’s Eve.

Stranger Things Season 5 Release Dates and What to Expect

Netflix has officially announced the release schedule for the fifth and final season of its hit series Stranger Things. The season will be released in three parts:

• Volume 1: November 26, 2025
• Volume 2: December 25, 2025
• Series Finale: December 31, 2025

This staggered release strategy aims to build anticipation and provide fans with a memorable conclusion to the beloved series.

Returning Cast and New Additions

The final season will see the return of key cast members, including:

1. Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
2. David Harbour as Jim Hopper
3. Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
4. Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
5. Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
6. Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
7. Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
8. Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield
9. Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
10. Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
11. Joe Keery as Steve Harrington
12. Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley

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

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Episode Titles and Setting

The eight-episode season will feature titles such as:

• The Crawl
• The Vanishing Of
• The Bridge
• The Rightside Up

Set in November 1987, the season picks up 18 months after the events of Season 4, promising a time jump that reflects the characters’ growth and the evolving storyline.

Behind the Scenes

Filming for Season 5 began in January 2024 and concluded by December of the same year. The Duffer Brothers, along with executive producers Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen, have emphasized that this season will be akin to “eight blockbuster movies,” indicating a cinematic approach to the series’ conclusion.

 

What’s Next for the Franchise?

While Season 5 marks the end of Stranger Things, the universe will continue to expand. Netflix has plans for both live-action and animated spin-offs, ensuring that fans can look forward to more stories set in the Stranger Things world.