When does Stranger Things Season 5 start?
Vecna returns and this time he’s targeting Will. As the story of Hawkins nears its close, fans still have a few more adventures ahead before saying farewell to the Upside Down.
"Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things," Matt and Ross Duffer wrote in an open letter to fans, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but – as you’ll see for yourselves – we are now hurtling toward our finale."
Season 5 Release Details
- The fifth and final season premieres on Netflix on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
- Season 5 will be released in three parts:
- Part 1: Four episodes in November 2025
- Part 2: Three episodes on 26 December 2025
- Final episode: 1 January 2026
Looking Ahead
It’s a bittersweet milestone as the young cast has grown significantly over the years. Many fans are eager to see what Matt and Ross Duffer will create next — possibly even a Stranger Things spin-off, as reported by Variety.
Author’s summary: The final season of Stranger Things debuts November 27, 2025, concluding the Hawkins saga with three release stages through early 2026.