After a long-awaited three years, Stranger Things fans are finally getting the end to the saga that started nearly nine years ago. The official trailer dropped on October 30 and showed fans some chilling events that are happening in Hawkins. The group must go up against Vecna, who is stronger than before and seeking vengeance. 

The season also introduces new characters who will play important roles. One is Derek Turnbow, a character with limited information revealed so far. Another is Holly Wheeler, Mike and Nancy’s little sister, who has appeared only briefly in previous seasons. She will play a more significant role in the storyline for the final season as Vecna brings danger closer to her. 

The Duffer Brothers also released the first five minutes of the first episode, showing Will Byer’s time in the Upside Down during Season One. The clip offers background on what Will experienced during events the audience never saw.

The release dates for Season Five are as follows: 

Volume One: November 26, 2025 (day before Thanksgiving)

Volume Two: December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)

Finale: December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve)

Volume One will include four episodes to start out the final season, and Volume Two will include three episodes leading up to the finale. The Finale will have one last episode which will wrap up the saga of Stranger Things. The final episode will be released on Netflix and shown in 350 select theaters across the United States and Canada. The episode will run in theaters from New Year’s Eve through New Year’s Day. More details on theater locations will be announced closer to the release date. 

Student Bella Koleno shared her excitement about the final season, stating, “I am very eager to see what will unfold in the upcoming episodes. I am nervous but excited to see what will happen to all of the characters, and all of the unfinished story lines.”