Stranger Things Season 5 Release Dates, Episode Titles & Final Season Details
Discover everything about Stranger Things Season 5, including release dates, full episode titles cast, plot details, and what’s next for the series . The epic final season starts November 2025.
Netflix has officially announced the release schedule for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things. The beloved sci-fi thriller will conclude with a season released in three parts, starting in November 2025 and ending on New Year’s Eve. This season promises an emotional and epic finale to a story that has captivated millions since its debut in 2016 .
Release Schedule
At the 2025 Tudum global fan event, Netflix revealed that Stranger Things Season 5 will be released in three volumes, strategically timed for the holiday season :
- Volume 1 : November 26 2025
- Volume 2 : December 25 2025
- Finale : December 31 2025
Splitting the season across the holidays allows fans to savor the final chapters while maximizing global engagement .
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Episode Titles
Season 5 will feature eight episodes, each offering clues about the final battle between Hawkins and the Upside Down :
- Chapter One : The Crawl
- Chapter Two : The Vanishing of _____ (partially redacted)
- Chapter Three : The Turnbow Trap
- Chapter Four : Sorcerer
- Chapter Five : Shock Jock
- Chapter Six : Escape from Camazotz
- Chapter Seven : The Bridge
- Chapter Eight : The Rightside Up
The final episode’s title, The Rightside Up, hints at a possible reversal of the Upside Down’s influence, suggesting a thematic closure for the series .
Plot and Setting
The final season is set in the fall of 1987, more than a year after the events of Season 4. The world of Hawkins is on the brink of collapse as the Upside Down continues its assault on reality. Episode One, The Crawl, picks up the story with an intensifying battle that may decide the fate of the town—and the world.
Cast and Production
The original cast will return for the last season, including:
- Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
- Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
- Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
- Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
- Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
- Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
- David Harbour as Jim Hopper
- Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley
A notable new addition is Linda Hamilton, best known for her role in The Terminator, joining in an undisclosed role.
Filming began in January 2024 and wrapped in December 2024. According to co-creator Ross Duffer, it is the show’s most ambitious season yet, with over 650 hours of footage captured .
Teaser and Future Prospects
A nostalgic teaser trailer was unveiled at Tudum, featuring emotional callbacks and iconic scenes from previous seasons . While Season 5 marks the end of the main Stranger Things story creators the Duffer Brothers have hinted at potential spin-offs to continue exploring the show’s universe .
Fans can stream all previous seasons of Stranger Things on Netflix while they await the final chapter in this groundbreaking saga .