The Upside Down is calling one last time! At Netflix’s TUDUM 2025 event held on May 31, the global streaming giant unveiled the highly anticipated release schedule for Stranger Things Season 5 – the explosive final chapter of the iconic sci-fi horror series. With the chilling tagline, “The fight isn’t over yet,” creators Matt and Ross Duffer promise a cinematic showdown as Hawkins faces its darkest threat yet.
Get ready for a binge-worthy, emotionally charged finale releasing in three parts:
- Volume 1 – November 26, 2025
- Volume 2 – December 25, 2025
- The Finale – December 31, 2025
Each part drops globally at 5 PM PT (check your local timezone below).
Stranger Things 5 Release Schedule – All Episode Dates
Netflix’s split release strategy builds hype through the holiday season. Here’s the official breakdown:
- Volume 1 (4 Episodes) – November 26, 2025
- Volume 2 (3 Episodes) – December 25, 2025
- Finale (1 Feature-Length Episode) – December 31, 2025
Global Release Times:
- 🇮🇳 India: 6:30 AM IST (next day)
- 🇦🇺 Australia: 12 PM AEDT (next day)
- 🇬🇧 UK: 1 AM GMT (next day)
- 🇺🇸 USA: 5 PM PT
Watch the teaser trailer now on Netflix’s official YouTube and social media channels.
TUDUM 2025 Event Highlights
Held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, TUDUM 2025 brought together cast favorites Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), and Noah Schnapp (Will) in person, with Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven) and Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) joining virtually.
The first teaser trailer thrilled fans, mixing Season 1 nostalgia with eerie shots of a military-occupied Hawkins, mysterious transmissions from WSQK radio, and a towering new monster from the Upside Down.
Stranger Things 5 Plot: Hawkins’ Final Stand Against Vecna
Set in Fall 1987, Stranger Things 5 picks up with Hawkins shattered by the aftermath of Season 4’s rift invasion. The official synopsis teases:
“The Rifts have torn Hawkins apart, and our heroes unite to find and kill Vecna, who has vanished into the shadows.”
With Eleven on the run, Hawkins under military quarantine, and Vecna evolving into his most powerful form, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The core group — Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, and Will — must reunite for one last fight.
Expect epic action, emotional reunions, shocking twists, and episode titles like:
- “The Crawl”
- “The Rightside Up” (rumored to be a feature-length finale)
Full Cast of Stranger Things 5 : Returning Favorites & New Faces
Here’s the confirmed cast list for Stranger Things Season 5:
The Core Gang Returns:
- Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
- Finn Wolfhard as Mike
- Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas
- Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin
- Noah Schnapp as Will
Fan Favorites:
- Sadie Sink (Max)
- David Harbour (Hopper)
- Winona Ryder (Joyce)
- Joe Keery (Steve)
- Maya Hawke (Robin)
- Natalia Dyer (Nancy)
- Charlie Heaton (Jonathan)
- Priah Ferguson (Erica)
- Brett Gelman (Murray)
- Cara Buono (Karen)
Villains & New Characters:
- Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna
- Linda Hamilton (The Terminator) as Dr. Kay
- Alex Breaux as Lt. Akers
- Sherman Augustus as Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan
- Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler
- Jake Connelly in an undisclosed role
Speculation continues over Joseph Quinn’s return as Eddie Munson, though unconfirmed by the Duffer Brothers.
Production: A Cinematic Conclusion
- Filming wrapped in December 2024 in Atlanta, delayed slightly due to the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
- Directed by Matt & Ross Duffer, Shawn Levy, and Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption).
- Over 650 hours of footage captured.
- The finale episode, “The Rightside Up”, is expected to be a feature-length spectacle.
The Duffer Brothers promise to answer all fan questions, concluding their 25-page “Upside Down Bible” they began back in Season 1.
Why Stranger Things 5 Is 2025’s Biggest Streaming Event
Epic Three-Part Holiday Rollout
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s binge-watching perfection.
Nostalgic Full-Circle Ending
Back to Season 1 roots with the original gang.
Star-Studded Cast
From Millie Bobby Brown to Linda Hamilton, expect powerhouse performances.
Record-Breaking Legacy
Season 4 racked up 7.2 billion minutes streamed — Season 5 is expected to shatter records.
Final Upside Down Mysteries
The truth about Vecna, the Rifts, and Eleven’s past — all will be revealed.
Countdown Begins!
Mark your calendars and prepare for Hawkins’ last stand:
- Volume 1: November 26, 2025
- Volume 2: December 25, 2025
- Finale: December 31, 2025
Stay tuned for more Stranger Things 5 updates, trailers, and fan theories. Follow Netflix on YouTube, X, and Instagram, and don’t forget to use #StrangerThings5 and #TUDUM in your posts.
As Netflix teases, “Get ready for the epic series finale!”
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