Stranger Things - Season 5 (2025)

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8 Episodes

S5 E1 - Chapter One: The Crawl

S5 E2 - Chapter Two: The Vanishing of ...

S5 E3 - Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap

S5 E4 - Chapter Four: Sorcerer

S5 E5 - Chapter Five: Shock Jock

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Where to watch Stranger Things Season 5: Release date (Canada)

Stranger Things Season 5 will be available to watch on Netflix in 2025. An exact release date is not available yet.

Synopsis

Time jump sees Vecna remain undefeated as Will takes centre stage

Although significant efforts were made to eliminate Vecna at the conclusion of season 4, he is far from defeated. As the narrative progresses into season 5, Will is poised to reclaim the spotlight, receiving substantial attention for the first time since the first season. The fifth season is anticipated to feature a time jump, offering a glimpse into the future and potentially providing insights into Eddie Munson's fate and trajectory.

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What to know

Netflix's epic original series takes a final bow in fifth season

Stranger Things season 5 is the upcoming fifth and final season of the supernatural sci-fi adventure TV series created by Matt and Ross Duffer for Netflix.

What is the story of Stranger Things?

Taking place in the 1980s, the series revolves around the locals of Hawkins, Indiana. Their lives are disrupted by the presence of a dangerous parallel dimension called the Upside Down, which is connected to their world through a portal created by a nearby facility conducting human experiments.

Is Stranger Things a popular show?

One of Netflix's most highly acclaimed series, Stranger Things has attracted record viewership on the streaming platform. Within just 35 days of the release of season 1, it garnered impressive ratings, with an average of approximately 14.07 million adult viewers aged 18-49 in the United States. This exceptional performance positioned it as the third most-watched season of original content on Netflix in the U.S. during that time, trailing only the first season of Fuller House and the fourth season of Orange Is the New Black.

Who stars in Stranger Things season 5?

Millie Bobby Brown returns to the screen in season 5, reprising her iconic role as Eleven, a gifted young girl with extraordinary telepathic powers. Joining her are Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers and David Harbour as Jim Hopper. The talented ensemble also includes Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Natalia Dyer.

How old was Millie Bobby Brown in season 1?

The first season of Stranger Things premiered in 2016 when lead Millie Bobby Brown was 12 years old. By the time season 5 releases, she will be at least 21 years old.

Will Stranger Things season 5 come out?

Yes, the season will release on Netflix. Stay tuned to JustWatch for any updates on the project.

Production News

February 17, 2022
- Netflix confirms the highly popular series will conclude with its upcoming fifth season. As this news breaks, speculations about a potential spin-off series for Stranger Things start to circulate. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
June 15, 2022
- The Duffer brothers reveal their plans for the fifth season. To accommodate the rapid growth of the cast, a substantial time jump will take place. The creators had initially hoped to film seasons 4 and 5 consecutively, but logistical constraints made it unfeasible. (Source: Forbes)
August 13, 2022
- During an interview, the Duffer brothers confirm that there will be no introduction of new main characters to the narrative in season 5. (Source: Collider)
August 13, 2022
- The official Twitter account of the Stranger Things writing team recently shared an intriguing image, confirming that the upcoming season 5 will consist of eight episodes. (Source: Screen Rant)
March 21, 2023
- The series writers have officially announced that season 5 will draw inspiration from both the first and fourth seasons, while aiming for a grander scale than ever before. (Source: Screen Rant)
May 6, 2023
- Production on Stranger Things has been temporarily halted due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. (Source: Deadline)
June 17, 2023
- Netflix confirms the exciting news that Linda Hamilton will join the cast for the upcoming fifth season of Stranger Things. Details about her character are unknown, however an image was accompanied with the announcement featuring a black-and-white picture of an upside down Hamilton. (Source: Variety)
June 27, 2023
- 10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg is revealed to be directing one episode for the upcoming season of Stranger Things. The filmmaker previously helmed the Predator spin-off, Prey, as well as directing the pilot episode of Prime Video's The Boys. (Source: Collider)
August 8, 2023
- The Duffer Brothers tease the importance Will has in the upcoming season, stating "[t]his emotional arc for him is what we feel is going to hopefully tie the whole series together." The character will also not only explore his sexuality, but ultimately come into "his own as a young man." (Source: Screen Rant)
September 11, 2023
- Director Shawn Levy confirms he will direct at least one episode from the upcoming final season of Stranger Things. He has previously directed a number of episodes throughout the series including "Dear Billy" from season 4.
December 11, 2023
- Following the conclusion of the Hollywood labour disputes, production on Stranger Things season 5 is reportedly set to begin in early January 2024. (Source: Variety)
January 9, 2024
- Netflix confirms production on Stranger Things season 5 has officially begun with a post on X featuring the entire cast and crew. (Source: Netflix X)
July 5, 2024
- Ross Duffer confirms production on the upcoming Stranger Things season is officially halfway complete. (Source: Deadline)
November 7, 2024
- Netflix reveals the release window for the final season of Stranger Things is sometime in 2025. The episode titles for the upcoming season were also released, they are: The Crawl, The Vanishing of [REDACTED], The Turnbow Trap, Sorcerer, Shock Jock, Escape from Camazotz, The Bridge and The Rightside Up. (Source: Collider)
December 20, 2024
- It is announced that production on the fifth season of Stranger Things is complete with the main cast revealing a behind-the-scenes photo. (Source: Deadline)
May 31, 2025
- Netflix confirms the final season of Stranger Things is set to release in three parts: the first will release on November 26. The second will release on Christmas. The final part will release on New Year's Eve. (Source: Deadline)