When does Stranger Things season 5 start?
Vecna returns and sets his sights on Will as the story of Hawkins moves toward its conclusion. While Stranger Things fans aren’t quite ready to say goodbye, the end is finally approaching with the release of season five.
Season 5 premiere date
The fifth and final season of Stranger Things will debut on Netflix on Thursday, 27 November 2025. The story will unfold across three parts:
- Part 1: Four episodes dropping in November 2025
- Part 2: Three episodes arriving on 26 December 2025
- Part 3: Final episode airing on 1 January 2026
The Duffer Brothers on the end
"Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things," Matt and Ross Duffer wrote in an open letter to fans. "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."
This closing chapter feels bittersweet, marking the end of an era while showing how much the young cast has grown. Many are eager to see both the actors’ next projects and whatever the Duffer Brothers create after this—possibly a spin-off series.
Author’s Summary
The fifth season of Stranger Things begins 27 November 2025, marking the show’s final chapter, divided into three releases and promising a powerful farewell to Hawkins.