The First 5 Minutes of Stranger Things 5
Following the World Premiere of Stranger Things 5 in Hollywood last night, Netflix has released the first five minutes of the highly anticipated final season.
Release Schedule
- Volume 1: November 26, 5 pm PT (Episodes 501-504)
- Volume 2: December 25, 5 pm PT (Episodes 505-507)
- Finale: December 31, 5 pm PT (Episode 508)
Theatrical Screenings
To celebrate the conclusion of this record-breaking series, Netflix will screen the finale in over 350 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. The screenings run from December 31, 2025, at 5:00 pm PT through January 1, 2026.
Plot Overview
Hawkins is still reeling from the opening of the Rifts. United by one mission, the heroes must find and kill Vecna, who has now vanished with unknown plans and location. Meanwhile, the town is under strict military quarantine, and the government intensifies its pursuit of Eleven, forcing her into hiding again.
As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance draws near, a familiar dread looms over Hawkins. The final battle is approaching, promising a darkness more powerful and deadly than ever before. To overcome this nightmare, the entire group must stand together one last time.
"Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and a single goal unites our heroes: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown."
"The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before."
Author’s summary: The final season of Stranger Things unfolds with a looming battle as Hawkins faces new darkness, uniting the heroes for one last mission to stop Vecna amidst military lockdown and growing fear.