Stranger Things, Netflix’s hit sci-fi horror series, is preparing for its much-awaited finale. Since its 2016 debut, the show has captivated audiences with its perfect mix of supernatural horror and unforgettable characters. After an intense Season 4 filled with dramatic twists, fans are eager to see how the final chapter will resolve long-running mysteries and bring the story to a conclusion.
Whether you’ve been a fan from the start or recently joined the adventure, there’s a lot to look forward to in Stranger Things Season 5. Here’s everything we know so far about the last season of Stranger Things.
Stranger Things Season 5 is confirmed to premiere in 2025. While Netflix hasn’t revealed the exact release date, rumours suggest that the first six episodes could arrive on October 10. The remaining two episodes are expected to be released on November 27.
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Set in the fall of 1987, the fifth and final season will consist of eight episodes. Netflix has already unveiled the names of the episodes, though Episode 2’s full name remains a mystery. This has led fans to speculate wildly, with many believing the missing piece may be linked to earlier events in the series.
Here are the confirmed titles so far:
The main Hawkins crew will all return for Season 5, but several new characters will also join the adventure. New faces include Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly and Alex Breaux. In a major casting highlight, The Terminator star Linda Hamilton is also joining the final season. Speaking at Netflix’s 2023 Tudum event, she said, “I don’t know how to be a fangirl and an actress at the same time.”
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The Duffer Brothers have already mapped out the story for the finale and even crafted a 25-page document detailing the secrets of the Upside Down. In 2022, Ross Duffer revealed during Geeked Week, “The last remaining questions that are answered in that document, we’ve punted a couple of those to have some big reveals in Season 5.” He added, “And that’s really going to affect what Season 5 is about.”