When Does Stranger Things Season 5 Start?
Our adventures in Hawkins are nearing their end, but not just yet! Stranger Things was renewed for a fifth season, bringing us closer to the series finale. Thanks to the Demogorgon, there's still more story ahead.
Creators' Insight
"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 Details
- The fifth season will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, 27th November 2025.
- The season will be divided into three parts:
- First four episodes in November
- Next three episodes on 26th December
- Final episode on 1st January
Final Thoughts
It's a bittersweet moment as the young cast has grown considerably. Fans are eager to see what the talented Duffer Brothers will create next, potentially even a Stranger Things spin-off, as Variety suggests.
Summary: Season 5 of Stranger Things arrives November 27, 2025, concluding the epic tale planned by the Duffer Brothers over seven years, with a staggered release schedule leading into 2026.