Netflix released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 on November 6, 2025, coinciding with Stranger Things Day, the anniversary of Will Byers' disappearance in 1983. This exclusive preview premiered at the Los Angeles event before being streamed worldwide.
The world premiere took place in Los Angeles, where creators Matt and Ross Duffer appeared on the red carpet. Shortly after the event, Netflix streamed the five-minute clip live, giving fans globally their first glimpse of the new season’s opening.
The preview reveals that the Hawkins group will face their toughest challenge yet. Vecna returns, more menacing than ever, with the final showdown set in 1987. Key characters Hopper, Joyce, Eleven, and others reunite for a decisive battle.
“It’s big and emotional,” said the Duffer Brothers about season 5. “We’re giving fans exactly what they’ve been waiting for.”
After nearly three years since Season 4 ended in 2022, the preview confirms major developments:
This final chapter promises to answer lingering questions and provide a satisfying conclusion.
The season will be released in a three-volume rollout, a plan designed to keep subscribers engaged through the holiday season. There will be eight episodes in total, wrapping up the story with no cliffhangers after December.
“This is your last chance to catch groundbreaking TV. Season 5 is the final chapter,” the preview suggests.
Author's summary: Stranger Things Season 5 begins with an emotional battle against Vecna, promising fans closure through an innovative three-part release, concluding the series with no cliffhangers.