Stranger Things Season 5
When Stranger Things first arrived on Netflix in 2016, it quickly captured viewers’ attention globally with its perfect mix of mystery, sci-fi and emotional storytelling. Set in the strange town of Hawkins, the series follows Eleven and her friends as they uncover dark secrets, face terrifying creatures, and fight to protect their world from the Upside Down. Over the years, the show has built a massive fan base and become one of Netflix’s most loved originals. After four successful seasons, the story is nearing its end. Stranger Things season 5 will mark the grand finale, bringing the characters back together for one last battle against Vecna and the darkness threatening Hawkins.
Netflix has confirmed that Stranger Things season 5 will be released in three parts. Fans won’t have to wait much longer as the first part is set to premiere this month.
Stranger Things season 5 part 1 is scheduled to debut on November 27, 2025. Viewers in India can tune in at 6:30 AM IST to watch the first part, which will consist of four episodes.
The fifth and final season will feature eight episodes in total.
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The confirmed cast includes 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), Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray Bauman), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), Amybeth McNulty (Vickie), Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler), Jake Connelly (Derek), Alex Breaux (Lt. Akers), and Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay).
Set in the fall of 1987, the final season picks up after the terrifying events of season 4. Hawkins is still scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and Eleven and his friends are determined to find and destroy Vecna. However, Vecna has disappeared, and his next move remains a mystery. Meanwhile, the government has placed the town under strict military control and resumed its hunt for Eleven, forcing her to go into hiding once again. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, a familiar darkness begins to spread. To end the nightmare, the entire group must reunite and face their greatest challenge yet.