When Stranger Things first arrived on Netflix back in 2016, no one expected it to become such a global hit. The mix of mystery, sci-fi, and emotional moments quickly pulled viewers into the strange little town of Hawkins. Over the years, we’ve followed Eleven and her friends as they faced monsters, uncovered hidden secrets, and tried to protect their world from the terrifying Upside Down. After four successful seasons, the story is finally heading toward its conclusion.
Netflix has confirmed that Stranger Things season 5 will be released in three separate parts. Well, fans don’t have to wait much longer as the first part is set to arrive next week.
Stranger Things season 5 part 1 will premiere on November 27, 2025, at 6:30 AM IST for viewers in India. The first part will include four episodes. The remaining episodes will drop over the following months:
Stranger Things season 5 India release schedule
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The final season will feature eight episodes in total. Here are the confirmed titles:
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The key cast of the Stranger Things season 5 includes Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Jamie Campbell Bower, Cara Buono, Amybeth McNulty, Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, Alex Breaux and Linda Hamilton.
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Season 5 takes place in the fall of 1987, following the horrifying events of season 4. Hawkins is still recovering from the Rifts that tore through the town. Eleven and her friends want to track down Vecna and end his terror once and for all, but he has vanished. To make things worse, the government has taken control of Hawkins and restarted its hunt for Eleven, forcing her into hiding again. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, a familiar darkness begins to grow. To save their town, the whole group must reunite for one final fight.