The endgame is here. This November, Netflix’s Stranger Things launches its fifth and final season, marking the beginning of the end for Hawkins and its battle against Vecna. After years of friendship, fear, and fighting the supernatural, our heroes will face their darkest challenge yet — one that demands they all stand together, one last time.
The Final Chapter of Stranger Things Begins November 26
Set in the fall of 1987, Hawkins is scarred by the fallout from the Rift’s destruction. The entire town is under military quarantine, with Eleven once again in hiding as the government ramps up its hunt for her. Vecna has vanished, leaving only dread in his wake. As the anniversary of Will Byers’ disappearance looms, the stage is set for a final confrontation that promises more danger, more heart, and more of the high-stakes storytelling fans have loved since day one.
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- Volume 1 Premiere: November 26, 2025 at 5 PM PT
- Volume 2 Premiere: December 25, 2025 at 5 PM PT
- Series Finale: December 31, 2025 at 5 PM PT
A Legacy That Changed Pop Culture
Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things quickly became a global phenomenon when it premiered in 2016. More than just a nostalgic nod to ‘80s genre classics, it redefined sci-fi television and revived cultural icons from Eggo waffles to Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill.” The show’s massive global following has driven it to win over 70 awards, including Emmys and a Screen Actors Guild Award, with its fourth season alone garnering more than 140 million views worldwide.
A Cast of Heroes Ready for One Last Fight
The series stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Jamie Campbell Bower, Cara Buono, Amybeth McNulty, Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, Alex Breaux, and Linda Hamilton.
The Stranger Things Universe Lives On
While the flagship series concludes this winter, Stranger Things continues to expand with a Tony-nominated stage play, an upcoming animated series in 2026, international tours of The Stranger Things Experience, new books, and global merchandise collaborations. Fans around the world also unite every November 6 for Stranger Things Day, honoring the date Will Byers first vanished into the Upside Down.
About Stranger Things 5
Release Date: November 26, 2025; Seasons 1-4 Now Streaming Exclusively on Netflix
Created by: The Duffer Brothers
Produced by: Monkey Massacre Productions & 21 Laps Entertainment
Executive Producers: The Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy, Dan Cohen of 21 Laps Entertainment, Iain Paterson, and Curtis Gwinn
Starring: 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).
Logline
It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.
Which moment are you most braced for in the final season? Are you ready to say goodbye to Hawkins — or will this world always be part of you? And who’s your MVP heading into the endgame? Let me know in the comments or @me.
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