Stranger Things season 5 will be the final outing for the Netflix hit series, and it will see the gang attempt to find and kill Vecna (played by Jamie Campbell Bower) once and for all.
13:27, 25 Nov 2025
Stranger Things season five signals the end of an era for the Netflix phenomenon, as the beloved gang prepares for their ultimate showdown with Vecna (portrayed by Jamie Campbell Bower ).
Prior to volume one's debut, Netflix dropped a tantalising teaser featuring Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard) unveiling his "insane plan" to the group. With Vecna lurking in the shadows and his intentions shrouded in mystery, the team's quest becomes increasingly treacherous as a military lockdown takes hold and authorities ramp up their pursuit of Eleven ( Millie Bobby Brown).
As the anniversary of Will Byers' vanishing draws near, the ominous sense that the ultimate confrontation looms ever closer intensifies.
The synopsis adds: "To end this nightmare, they'll need everyone - the full party - standing together, one last time."
Thrilling developments have also emerged, with the Duffer Brothers confirming a live-action spin-off is in the pipeline.
Here's everything you need to know about Stranger Things ' return, which promises to unravel some major mysteries.
When is Stranger Things season 5 out?
The concluding season of Stranger Things will arrive in three separate drops.
The opening four episodes land on Netflix on November 26, with fresh content typically becoming available at midnight US time.
For British viewers, Stranger Things season five volume one becomes available the day after - November 27.
What time is Stranger Things season 5 out?
In a departure from its usual release time of 12am Pacific Time (PT), Netflix has opted for a different approach this time around.
Over in the US, the first volume of Stranger Things season five will premiere on Wednesday, November 26 at 5pm PT or 8pm Eastern Time (ET).
Meanwhile, UK viewers can expect the first volume to land on Thursday, November 27 at 1am Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Who is in the cast of Stranger Things season 5?
All the main characters who survived season four will be back, including Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers and David Harbour as Jim Hopper.
New additions to the final season's cast include Linda Hamilton, who will play Dr Kay, a government scientist.
In January 2024, it was confirmed that Amybeth McNulty would be reprising her role as Vickie - a student at Hawkins High and member of the marching band.
Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly and Alex Breaux have also joined the cast, taking on the roles of Holly Wheeler, Derek Turnbow and Lt. Akers respectively.
At the world premiere of Stranger Things season 5, Winona Ryder, who plays Joyce Byers, became emotional while paying tribute to her younger co-stars.
She shared: "I feel like this season I got to spend time with all of them, which was incredibly special.
"They're, they're just ... I'll get emotional ... They're just ... I will always love them forever."
Fighting back tears, she delivered a powerful rendition of Dolly Parton's I Will Always Love You.
How many episodes are in Stranger Things season 5?
The final season consists of eight episodes altogether, with the first four dropping on November 26.
A further three episodes will then be available on Christmas Day, before the finale lands on New Year's Eve, with British viewers able to watch the episodes the following day.
Special cinema screenings of the final episode will take place across the US and Canada from December 31.
Is there a trailer for Stranger Things season 5?
On 30 October, Netflix unveiled the official trailer for Stranger Things' fifth season.
The almost three-minute trailer racked up hundreds of thousands of views just moments after going live, with supporters admitting they're "not ready" for the show to end.
A particularly memorable scene from the trailer shows Eleven becoming airborne for the first time as she attempts to access a building surrounded by an enormous metal barrier.
There's also an exciting new collaboration between Stranger Things and Global featuring Hawkins' very own radio station: WSQK 'The Squawk', now available for British audiences.
Netflix announced: "From today until January 1, you will be transported straight into the heart of Hawkins, 24/7. Available on your radio, Global Player or just say 'play the Squawk' on your smart speaker.
"Fans can expect local Hawkins updates and news from 'Squawk of the Town', chats with the station's resident agony aunt on 'Talk To Tammy', there's hot gossip and entertainment news from The Scoop brought to you by Scoops Ahoy, name that backwards playing tune with 'Rewind at 9' and 'Dial-a-Dedication' where fans can submit their own dedication to a loved one which could be read out live on air."
The first instalment of Stranger Things series 5 is set to debut on Netflix on 27 November.