When does Stranger Things season 5 start? Everything you need to know including first-look trailer

When Does Stranger Things Season 5 Start?

Our journey in Hawkins is nearing its end, but not just yet. Stranger Things has been renewed for a fifth season, giving fans more time before we have to say goodbye.

"Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things," Matt and Ross Duffer wrote in an open letter to fans, per 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."

Release Schedule for Season 5

The fifth season premieres on Netflix Thursday, 27th November 2025.
The season is divided into three parts:
- First four episodes released in November
- Next three episodes on 26th December
- Final episode on 1st January

Looking Ahead

The cast has grown significantly, making this final season a bittersweet farewell. Fans eagerly await the new directions the actors and the Duffer Brothers will take. According to Variety, there might even be a Stranger Things spin-off in the works.

Key Point

Vecna is back and targeting Will, promising an intense and thrilling conclusion to the series.

Author's summary: Stranger Things season 5 premieres November 27, 2025, in three parts, marking the final chapter as the Duffer Brothers wrap up their epic story with potential spin-offs ahead.

Cosmopolitan — 2025-11-01