Netflix has officially announced that the final season of “Stranger Things” will be released in three parts. “Volume 1” is set to premiere on November 26, followed by “Volume 2” on Christmas Day, with the grand finale arriving on New Year’s Eve. These release dates were revealed during Netflix’s “Tudum 2025: The Live Event,” where Lady Gaga also performed and hinted at her upcoming role in another Netflix series, “Wednesday.”
Cast Reunion and Delays Build Anticipation for Final Stranger Things Season
At the event, core cast members Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, and Finn Wolfhard appeared onstage to share memories from the nearly decade-long run of the show. Millie Bobby Brown and Gaten Matarazzo joined remotely via video. This reunion highlighted the close bond between the cast and their journey since the show premiered in 2016.
Stranger Things Final Season to Roll Out in Three Parts Starting This November on NetflixFans have eagerly awaited Season 5 since the release of Season 4 in 2022, which introduced the villain Vecna. Production was delayed largely due to the 2023 actors’ and writers’ strikes that impacted the show’s filming schedule. The wait has only increased excitement for the final chapter of the beloved series.
Final Season Marks Emotional End to a Beloved, Award-Winning Supernatural Saga
“Stranger Things” follows a group of teenagers and their families battling mysterious forces in the eerie “Upside Down,” a parallel dimension beneath their small Indiana town. The show’s nostalgic, horror-tinged style has earned it 12 Primetime Emmy Awards and a dedicated fanbase. The series stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Joe Keery, and others, with breakout performances from Sadie Sink, Priah Ferguson, Joseph Quinn, and Maya Hawke. Season 5 will also feature a special guest appearance by Linda Hamilton.
Filming for the final season began in 2024 and concluded in December, after an intense year-long shoot. Creators Ross and Matt Duffer revealed they amassed over 650 hours of footage, describing the experience as “super intense and emotional.” The close-knit cast and crew shared many heartfelt moments during production, marking the end of an era for this iconic series.