Stranger Things 5 premiere dates were revealed at Netflix Tudum 2025 with three-part global release and a powerful final showdown against Vecna.
It’s almost time to return to Hawkins one last time. At Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event, fans were hit with a wave of nostalgia and excitement as Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and Caleb McLaughlin took the stage in an emotional tribute to Stranger Things and its lasting legacy. With a surprise assist from Millie Bobby Brown and Gaten Matarazzo, the cast unveiled the long-awaited release plan for the show’s fifth and final season — and it’s going out with a bang.
Season 5 of Stranger Things will roll out globally on Netflix in three separate volumes:
Volume 1: (4 episodes) premieres November 26
Volume 2: (3 episodes) arrives Christmas Day
The finale episode: debuts New Year’s Eve, all at 5 PM PT
This three-part farewell will serve as the epic conclusion to the beloved supernatural series that first captivated audiences in 2016.
About Stranger Things 5
Set in the fall of 1987, the town of Hawkins is reeling after the Rifts have opened. With Vecna on the loose and his whereabouts unknown, the gang reunites with one goal: find and destroy him. But a government military quarantine over Hawkins and a renewed hunt for Eleven forces her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, the town is once again consumed by a familiar dread — and the final battle draws near.
The entire party must stand together for one last fight, with danger more deadly than ever before.
The Cast
The powerhouse ensemble cast returns, including:
Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), Amybeth McNulty (Vickie), Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler), Jake Connelly (Derek Turnbow), Alex Breaux (Lt. Akers), and Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay).
The Legacy of Stranger Things
Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things is a love letter to 1980s genre films that has grown into one of Netflix’s most iconic series. Since its debut, the show has earned over 70 awards, been nominated for 230+, and reignited global interest in retro pop culture. The fourth season alone garnered 140.7 million views globally and sparked viral moments like Kate Bush’s 1985 track “Running Up That Hill” topping the Billboard Hot 100 decades after release.
The Stranger Things universe continues to grow beyond the screen with:
The Tony-nominated stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, now on Broadway
An upcoming animated series
A globe-trotting Stranger Things Experience, expanding to Brazil and Australia
A wide array of books, lifestyle merchandise, and brand collaborations
And the annual Stranger Things Day on November 6, honoring the day Will Byers disappeared
Produced by Upside Down Pictures and 21 Laps Entertainment, Season 5 is executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, alongside Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen.
As the countdown to the end begins, fans worldwide are preparing to say goodbye to Hawkins — and the show that changed the face of streaming forever.
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