Netflix dropped the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer on October 30, 2025, confirming the series’ final chapter. The 2.5-minute trailer shows Hawkins in ruins, a heavy military presence, and Eleven facing Vecna again. The story continues in fall 1987, picking up after the Season 4 chaos.
Before the official release, the trailer leaked a day earlier on October 29, causing a massive social media frenzy across YouTube, X, and TikTok.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release Date and Schedule
Netflix confirmed that Stranger Things Season 5 will release in three volumes for maximum holiday reach:
- Volume 1: November 26, 2025 – 4 episodes (Thanksgiving week)
- Volume 2: December 25, 2025 – 3 episodes (Christmas Day)
- Finale (Volume 3): December 31, 2025 – 1 feature-length episode with limited theatrical screenings
This release format will mark the end of the Hawkins saga that began in 2016.
What’s in the Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer
The trailer reveals the mission “hunt and kill Vecna.” Will Byers faces Vecna again, while Eleven appears in full control of her powers. The footage ends with Vecna saying, “William, you are going to help me… one last time.” The music, Queen’s Who Wants to Live Forever, adds to the tension of the final battle.
The trailer sparked strong discussions about Will’s fate, Eleven’s powers, and possible character deaths. The hashtag #StrangerThings5 trended worldwide, with fans calling it the most emotional return yet.
