Stranger Things Season 5 Drops Teaser, Reveals Dates

Netflix has just unveiled an exciting new teaser for Stranger Things' fifth and final season, along with an unconventional three-part release schedule. The streaming giant confirmed that Volume 1 will drop on November 26 at 5pm PT, Volume 2 arrives Christmas Day (December 25) at 5pm PT, and The Finale will cap off the year on New Year's Eve (December 31) at 5pm PT - all releasing globally simultaneously.

Episode Breakdown and Worldwide Release

The final chapter of Hawkins' saga comes in distinct chunks: four episodes in Volume 1, three in Volume 2, with the series finale standing alone as a special event. Here's when the countdown begins in your timezone.

The battle for Hawkins isn't finished. Prepare for Stranger Things' monumental conclusion.

Volume 1: November 26, 5pm PT*

Volume 2: December 25, 5pm PT*

The Finale: December 31, 5pm PT*

*Global simultaneous release, dates may adjust based on your timezone #TUDUM

The Darkening of Hawkins

Netflix's official synopsis paints a bleak picture for our favorite characters:

"Autumn 1987 finds Hawkins brutally marked by the Rifts' emergence, with the gang united in one terrifying mission: hunt down Vecna. But the villain has disappeared without a trace, his sinister plans unknown. The military's quarantine tightens around town while government forces hunt Eleven, forcing her back into the shadows.

As Will's disappearance anniversary looms, so does an ominous sense of déjà vu. The ultimate confrontation approaches - bringing with it an evil more formidable than anything they've encountered. To survive this final nightmare, they'll need their entire found family united for one last stand."

Following Season 4's climactic ending, fans have waited over three years for these final episode titles to become reality. This ambitious staggered release promises to make Stranger Things' farewell an unforgettable holiday season event.

Dive deeper into our breakdown of Season 4's unresolved mysteries and all the major reveals from Netflix Tudum 2025.