Netflix has finally revealed the release dates for Stranger Things season 5, along with some tantalizing new footage from the much-anticipated finale of this beloved series.
At the 2025 Netflix Tudum event, the streaming giant pulled out all the stops, showcasing its biggest titles for the year. While the new glimpses of Squid Game season 3, the upcoming Knives Out sequel (Wake Up Dead Man), Wednesday season 2, and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein stirred excitement, nothing matched the buzz surrounding the announcement of Stranger Things season 5’s rollout.
Dividing to Conquer
In a nostalgic trailer that pays homage to the journey since the show’s 2016 debut, Netflix unveiled not one but three release dates for the final chapter. Actress Maya Hawke had hinted in a podcast that the season might drop all at once, but fans will instead see the conclusion unfold over several installments.
The first four episodes are set to premiere on November 26, followed by three episodes released at Christmas, and finally, the last episode dropping on New Year’s Eve. This staggered approach promises to keep viewers hooked well through the holiday season, blending suspense with celebration.
The teaser itself offers just a few glimpses of our favorite characters—played by Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Joe Keery—while hinting at a mysterious new threat lurking in the shadows. Although not featured in the trailer, fans will be intrigued to know that Linda Hamilton, famed for her role in Terminator, has joined the cast in a yet-to-be-revealed part.
While the world waits for more details on this epic conclusion, June will bring another major event for Netflix viewers: the release of Squid Game season 3, the series’ final chapter. At Tudum, a thrilling new trailer set the stage for the June 27 launch of this highly anticipated phenomenon.
With Stranger Things gearing up for a dramatic send-off, the mix of multiple release dates, an expanded cast, and the promise of a new menace ensures fans will be counting down the days until Hawkins’ final adventure unfolds.
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