Stranger Things Season 5 release date, episode titles, cast, and what we know so far

The final season will introduce new characters to the Stranger Things universe.
Word has it that the first six episodes will drop on October 10, while the final two episodes will arrive on November 27.
Netflix has confirmed the episode titles of the finale season.
Are you eagerly waiting for Stranger Things Season 5? You’re not alone. Fans around the world are counting down the days to see how the beloved sci-fi horror series will end. After the shocking events of Season 4, viewers are excited to return to Hawkins and uncover the final mysteries of the Upside Down. The creators have promised an epic conclusion with new characters and major reveals. Here’s everything we know about Stranger Things Season 5.
Stranger Things Season 5 release date (Expected)
Stranger Things Season 5 is confirmed to be released this year on Netflix. While Netflix has yet to confirm the exact release date for Season 5, reports suggest that the first six episodes will drop on October 10, 2025. The final two episodes are expected to be released on November 27, 2025.
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Stranger Things Season 5 episode titles
The upcoming season will take place in the fall of 1987, and Netflix has confirmed the episode titles. However, one title remains a mystery, sparking plenty of fan theories. Here’s the list of confirmed episode titles:
- Episode 1: The Crawl
- Episode 2: The Vanishing of …
- Episode 3: The Turnbow Trap
- Episode 4: Sorcerer
- Episode 5: Shock Jock
- Episode 6: Escape from Camazotz
- Episode 7: The Bridge
- Episode 8: The Rightside Up
Many fans believe that the missing title of Episode 2 could connect to past seasons, making the reveal even more exciting.
New cast members in Stranger Things Season 5
Alongside the familiar faces from Hawkins, Season 5 will introduce some fresh characters. Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux will join the cast. The biggest addition is Linda Hamilton, best known for her role in The Terminator. At Netflix’s Tudum event in 2023, she expressed her excitement, saying, “I don’t know how to be a fangirl and an actress at the same time.”
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What to expect in Stranger Things Season 5
The Duffer Brothers have spent years developing the show’s storyline, even creating a 25-page document detailing the secrets of the Upside Down. While Season 4 revealed many twists, the final season promises even bigger surprises. During Netflix’s Geeked Week in 2022, Ross Duffer teased, “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.” “And that’s really going to affect what Season 5 is about.”
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