Are you excited for the return of Stranger Things? You’re not alone. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the final season of Netflix’s hit sci-fi horror series. After the intense events of Season 4, the story is heading towards an epic conclusion, filled with new mysteries and shocking revelations.
Here’s everything we know about Stranger Things Season 5 so far.
Netflix has confirmed that Stranger Things Season 5 will arrive in 2025, though an exact release date has not been officially announced. However, rumours suggest that the first six episodes will premiere on October 10, 2025, while the final two episodes will be released on November 27, 2025.
The final season will be set in the fall of 1987, and Netflix has confirmed the episode titles. Interestingly, the second episode’s title has been kept a secret, leading to plenty of speculation among fans.
Here’s the list of confirmed episode titles:
Many fans believe the missing title in Episode 2 could be linked to past storylines.
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Season 5 will bring back all the beloved characters from Hawkins while introducing some new faces. Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux will be joining the cast. The biggest addition is The Terminator star Linda Hamilton. Speaking at Netflix’s Tudum event in 2023, she shared her excitement about joining the series, saying, “I don’t know how to be a fangirl and an actress at the same time.”
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The Duffer Brothers have carefully planned the storyline, even creating a detailed 25-page document that explains the secrets of the Upside Down. While Season 4 answered some major questions, the final season is expected to reveal even more.
During Netflix’s Geeked Week in 2022, Ross Duffer said, “The last remaining questions that are answered in that document, we’ve punted a couple of those to have some big reveals in Season 5.” He added, “And that’s really going to affect what Season 5 is about.”