Upside Down No More 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Finally Gets a Release Date!

The End is Nigh: 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Trailer Drops, Release Dates Revealed!

Get ready, Stranger Things fans! After what feels like an eternity, Netflix has finally given us a glimpse into the highly anticipated final season of our favorite supernatural thriller. During the electrifying Tudum 2025 live fan event on May 31st, stars Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, and Finn Wolfhard took center stage to unveil the trailer and, most importantly, the release dates for "Stranger Things 5."

The event, held in Inglewood, California, was a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with the cast reminiscing about the show's humble beginnings back in 2016. Even Gaten Matarazzo and Millie Bobby Brown made heartwarming appearances via pre-recorded messages. But the real excitement came when the boys presented the final VHS tape, containing the Season 5 teaser we've all been waiting for.

A Haunting Glimpse into the Finale

The trailer opens with a chilling line from Wynona Ryder's Joyce Byers: "I think about that night all the time. The night it came for you … the night all of this started."

The teaser masterfully weaves together iconic moments from the past four seasons – remember those twinkling Christmas lights? Eleven's discovery? The terrifying journeys into the Upside Down? The final minute offers a glimpse of the monumental challenge facing Will, his friends, and the entire town of Hawkins against the formidable Vecna. The stakes have never been higher.

Mark Your Calendars: Release Dates Confirmed!

Netflix is giving us "Stranger Things 5" in three epic parts this fall:

• Volume 1: Premiering November 26th (Thanksgiving Eve) - Four episodes to kick things off!
• Volume 2: Arriving on Christmas Day - Three more episodes to keep you on the edge of your seat.
• The Finale: Dropping on New Year's Eve, December 31st, 2025 - Get ready for the ending we've all been anticipating (or perhaps dreading!).

Each volume will be released at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT.

What to Expect in Season 5

Season 5 jumps ahead to the fall of 1987, showcasing the devastating impact of the Rifts on Hawkins. Here’s what we know:

• Will, Mike, Lucas, and the gang embark on a perilous mission to find and eliminate Vecna.
• Hawkins is under military quarantine, and the government is intensifying its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding.
• As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, a familiar sense of dread returns.
• The final battle is upon us, bringing with it a darkness unlike anything they’ve ever faced.

Netflix’s synopsis emphasizes the need for unity: "To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time."

Who's Back for the Final Fight?

Brace yourselves, because almost everyone is returning! Here's a list of the main cast members reprising their roles:

• Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers)
• David Harbour (Jim Hopper)
• 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)
• Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley)
• Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair)
• Brett Gelman (Murray)
• Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna)
• Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler)
• Amybeth McNulty (Vickie)

Plus, get ready for some new faces joining the fight against the Upside Down!

The wait is almost over! Get ready to say goodbye to Hawkins and the "Stranger Things" crew in what promises to be an unforgettable final season. The countdown begins now!

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Source: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/06/01/netflix-tudum-stranger-things-season-5-trailer/83976020007/