When Does Stranger Things Season 5 Start?
Vecna is back, and this time he's after Will Byers. Our journey through Hawkins is nearing its end, yet there’s still a bit more to experience before we say farewell. Stranger Things was renewed for its fifth and final season, and while the goodbye will be emotional, excitement still lingers.
"Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things," wrote Matt and Ross Duffer in an open letter to fans, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but as you’ll see, we are now hurtling toward our finale."
Confirmed Release Schedule
- The first four episodes will premiere on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
- The next three episodes follow on December 26, 2025.
- The final episode will be released on January 1, 2026.
Closing Thoughts
Although it’s bittersweet to end such a defining series, fans can look forward to new projects from the Duffer Brothers—perhaps even a Stranger Things spin-off, as Variety has suggested. The young cast has grown, and the conclusion feels right for the story’s evolution.
Author’s summary: Stranger Things wraps up with its fifth season starting November 2025, concluding a seven-year saga that reshaped modern sci-fi television.