When Does Stranger Things Season 5 Start? Everything You Need to Know
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Our adventures in Hawkins are nearing the end, but not just yet. Stranger Things was renewed for a fifth season, giving fans more time before saying goodbye. Thanks to the Demogorgon, there's still more story to unfold.
Creators’ Vision and Finale Approach
"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 Schedule for Season 5
- The fifth season of Stranger Things will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, 27th November 2025.
- Season 5 will be released in three parts:
- The first four episodes in November 2025
- The next three episodes on 26th December 2025
- The final episode on 1st January 2026
Looking Ahead
The young cast is now much older, making this farewell season bittersweet but appropriate. Fans are eager to see what the actors and especially the Duffer Brothers will work on next—possibly even a spin-off, as suggested by Variety.
Author’s summary: Stranger Things Season 5 premieres in late November 2025, closing the story arc planned by the Duffer Brothers, with a staggered release schedule and anticipation of future projects.