Brace yourselves—Hawkins is closing its portal, but not all at once.
Netflix has revealed that the fifth and final season of Stranger Things will arrive in three spine-tingling volumes: Volume 1 lands November 26, Volume 2 follows December 25, and the unforgettable series finale blasts off December 31, 2025, all at 8:00 p.m. EST on Netflix.
A Tudum Tease in L.A.
The announcement dropped at Netflix’s star-studded 2025 Tudum fan event, where beloved cast members like Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp reminisced about their earliest days on set—and hinted at the emotional and supernatural stakes awaiting Hawkins’ final stand.
Fall of ’87: Hawkins Under Siege
Picking up in autumn 1987, the new season thrusts Hawkins into chaos: a military quarantine is in full effect ever since the Rifts tore open. With Vecna’s whereabouts still a mystery, Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Max, and the rest must band together—evading government agents hunting for Eleven—to locate and destroy Hawkins’ most lethal threat yet.
Eight Episodes, Eight Heart-Pounding Titles
Get ready for episodes that promise twists at every turn:
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“The Crawl” – Our heroes inch toward hidden truths.
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“The Vanishing of…” – Someone disappears, and panic spreads.
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“The Turnbow Trap” – Loyalties are tested in a deadly snare.
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“Sorcerer” – Eleven confronts her past in a perilous showdown.
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“Shock Jock” – Radio waves bring more than static.
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“Escape from Camazotz” – A chilling nod to alternate realities.
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“The Bridge” – Tessering threads connect life and death.
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“The Rightside Up” – A final reckoning that flips everything upside down.
Beyond the Upside Down
Though this chapter closes, the Stranger Things universe lives on. Netflix has already greenlit live-action and animated spin-offs, ensuring that Hawkins—or someplace like it—will haunt our screens for years to come.
Mark your calendars and ready your Christmas tree lights: Hawkins’ last stand begins November 26, but as the clock strikes midnight on December 31, nothing will ever be the same.
