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

When Does Stranger Things Season 5 Start? Everything You Need to Know

Vecna is back, and he’s after Will! Our adventures in Hawkins are nearing their end, but not quite yet. Stranger Things was renewed for a fifth season, bringing the story closer to its finale.

“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 Date and Format

The fifth season will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, 27th November 2025.
The season is divided into three parts:

First four episodes released in November.
Next three episodes on 26th December.
The final episode airs on 1st January.

Looking Ahead

It’s a bittersweet moment since the young cast has grown older, but anticipation remains high for what comes next. Fans are excited not only about the finale but also potential future projects from the Duffer Brothers, including a possible Stranger Things spin-off as hinted by Variety.

Author's summary: The final season of Stranger Things begins late November 2025, split into three parts, bringing the story to a close while sparking excitement for future spin-offs.

Cosmopolitan — 2025-11-01