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Returning for the last time, the fan-favorite team from Hawkins is set to face the toughest fight of their lives in Stranger Things 5. Global viewers are counting down the days to the release of the fifth installment, which is set to bring answers to pressing questions from the previous seasons.
While the fourth season ended with Eleven and her friends strongly facing Vecna, matters in their town are far worse than ever this season. With rifts to the Upside Down opening all across the region, the degree of losses and destruction that could happen this time is higher than ever.
Viewers are eager to know how Eleven and other characters like Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max, Will, Steve, Nancy, and more will come together to fight the dark forces. Stranger Things 5 will release Volume I of the season on November 26, 2025, Volume II on Christmas, and the finale on New Year's Eve.
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Exact release date for Stranger Things 5, and how many episodes will there be in the series
Stranger Things 5 will be released in a two-volume format this time. The series will drop Volume I on November 26, 2025. Volume II will be available to stream on December 25, 2025. Bringing an end to the series, the final episode of the fifth season will be out on December 31, 2025. Each of them is expected to release on Netflix at 5 pm PST.
Here are the release timings of Volume I for other global regions:
The series is set to have a total of eight episodes, with Volume I consisting of four episodes and Volume II consisting of three episodes. The final episode is also set to release in select theaters across the US and Canada.
Where to watch Stranger Things 5? Streaming details and more
Netflix is the official streaming platform for Stranger Things 5. The streaming platform has been adding to the fans' excitement through promotions, exclusive interviews, and latest updates about the series. All previous seasons of the popular franchise are also available on Netflix.
For the viewers who are yet to subscribe to Netflix, there are several plans to consider. A standard (with ads) plan offers limited HD-quality content for $7.99/month. For unlimited HD content, a standard (ad-free) plan is available for $17.99/month. For 4K ultra HD quality, ad-free streaming, users can opt for a premium plan of $24.99/month. Interested users can also check other services offered under each plan.
All cast members in Stranger Things 5 and their characters in the series
The Stranger Things franchise has introduced unique characters with every season, making them a pivotal part of the complex storyline. From memorable supporting cast to chilling antagonists, the team behind the series has been growing, promising more intense twists of fate for them all in the final season.
From Millie Bobby Brown to Jamie Campbell Bower, here is a list of characters who are set to feature in Stranger Things 5:
- Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
- David Harbour as Jim Hopper
- Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
- Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
- Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
- Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
- Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
- Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield
- Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
- Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
- Joe Keery as Steve Harrington
- Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley
- Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair
- Brett Gelman as Murray
- Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna
- Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler
- Amybeth McNulty as Vickie
- Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler
- Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow
- Alex Breaux as Lt. Akers
- Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay
Also read: 5 reveals from the Stranger Things season 5 trailer
What to expect from Stranger Things 5
After the devastating end of season 4, Eleven and her friends must face a raging storm of danger in Stranger Things 5. Vecna and the dark forces from the Upside Down are set to wreak havoc in Hawkins, with multiple rifts opening across the town. There is a lot at stake, and the team must come together for one final battle in this season.
The official synopsis of the series reads as follows:
"The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding."
The synopsis further continues:
"As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.”
Matt and Ross Duffer are the creators behind Stranger Things 5. The fifth season will be the final installment of the series, which began in 2016.
Final thoughts
While the tensions remain high for Eleven and her friends this season, fans can expect to witness big revelations and emotional twists in Stranger Things 5. The team behind the series has begun the global promotional activities for the series as the release date draws near.
While fans wait for the release, several fan events are set to happen across the world. A special world premiere event has also been planned for Stranger Things Day in Los Angeles. Netflix may drop more news and updates on the show till the first volume hits the streaming platform.
Watch all seasons of Stranger Things on Netflix.
