Final Season of Stranger Things Set for Holiday Release

LOS ANGELES, CA — The release dates for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things have been announced, sending fans into a frenzy ahead of the series conclusion. The show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, revealed this news at the Netflix Tudum event on May 31, 2025.

Fans can expect the thrilling conclusion to the story set in Hawkins, Indiana, with three volumes arriving in late 2025. Volume 1, featuring four episodes, will premiere on November 26, followed by Volume 2, which includes three episodes, on December 25. The series finale will air on New Year’s Eve, December 31, at 5:00 PM PST.

Each episode will become available globally at set times, with the first volume dropping at 10:00 PM in Argentina, 2:00 AM in Europe, and 1:00 AM in the UK on November 27. The Duffer Brothers have hinted that the final season will tie back to the themes and dynamics of Season 1, and it will focus heavily on the Upside Down.

“This season is like Season 1 on steroids,” Matt Duffer said. “We aim to address the remaining questions about the lore we introduced back in the first season.”

The show will also return to Hawkins, as the Duffer Brothers confirmed that Season 5 will primarily be set in the town, eliminating storylines that branched off to other locations like Russia and California.

The plot synopsis reveals that in the fall of 1987, Hawkins is dealing with the aftermath of the Rifts opened by Vecna. As the heroes band together to confront their old foe, Eleven finds herself back in hiding due to military threats targeting her.

Returning cast members include Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), and Winona Ryder (Joyce). New characters played by Jake Connelly and Nell Fisher are expected to join the ensemble, along with Linda Hamilton in an undisclosed role.

With the final episode set to offer an emotionally charged conclusion, actor Noah Schnapp has teased that viewers should prepare for a heartfelt ending. “People are going to be truly devastated,” he said. “It’s a really great season, and people will love it.”

The anticipation for the final season continues to build as fans eagerly await the dramatic conclusion to an iconic series.