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

When Does Stranger Things Season 5 Start?

Vecna has returned, and his sights are set on Will Byers once again. While our time in Hawkins is nearing its end, fans can rest easy knowing there’s one final season ahead before the story concludes.

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

Season 5 Release Schedule

The fifth and final season will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
Episodes will be released in three parts:
- Part One: first four episodes in November
- Part Two: next three episodes on December 26
- Final Episode: January 1, 2026

This final chapter marks a bittersweet send-off for the young cast, now grown up, and a new era for the Duffer Brothers, who may already be planning a Stranger Things spin-off, according to Variety.

"Even if it’s a Stranger Things spin-off, which Variety says might be happening, I can’t wait to see what the Duffer Brothers do next!"

Author’s Summary

The fifth season of Stranger Things premieres on November 27, 2025, bringing the Hawkins saga to a dramatic close across three release parts.

Cosmopolitan — 2025-11-01