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MAJOR Stranger Things news! Netflix confirms release date for the final season of the beloved ’80s-set show

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Finally setting an arrival date, Netflix officially announced that the much-awaited fifth season of “Stranger Things” will be unveiled.

The last part of the series is divided into three installments. The initial quartet will debut on November 26th, followed by three more episodes on December 25th, which is Christmas day. The final episode will be available on New Year’s Eve, specifically on December 31st.

At the 2025 Netflix Tudum event, it was confirmed that the release date for a project was among the various updates shared during the occasion.

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At the gathering, it was announced by actors Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp, along with unveiling a fresh sneak peek of the climactic confrontation between the Hawkins gang and Vecna.

In the fall of 1987, 18 months following the catastrophic incidents that demolished the town of Hawkins as depicted in season four’s second half, we will continue our story.

As a devoted fan, I must admit that, despite our ability to vanquish Vecna, Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and her companions valiantly fought yet failed to bar his path as he opened the gateway connecting the Upside Down with Hawkins. This act of Vecna’s unleashed nightmarish creatures, hinting at challenges of an unprecedented scale for our heroes in what promises to be a grueling final showdown.

In autumn of 1987, the town of Hawkins is left reeling from the appearance of rifts. Our main characters are driven by a common purpose: to locate and eliminate Vecna. However, he seems to have disappeared, leaving his location and intentions shrouded in mystery.

Due to the town being put under military lockdown and the increased search for Eleven, her safety is once again at risk, causing her to go into hiding. As the date for Will’s vanishing nears, so too does a thick, recurring feeling of unease.

The impending fight promises an ominous threat – a darkness stronger and deadlier than any they’ve encountered thus far. To vanquish this terror, they must unite as a whole group, standing shoulder to shoulder for what could be their final stand.

More information is being kept secret for now, but during an earlier conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, Mike Wheeler’s actor, Wolfhard, hinted at what we might anticipate.

According to Wolfhard, this recent season seems like a turning point, and as a result, we’re revisiting many aspects from the first season, which is quite enjoyable.

This season is particularly significant, showcasing some notable ‘Mike the Leader’ instances. Each season has grown progressively larger, yet this one stands out as both immense and somewhat detached or separate.

1) Stream Stranger Things seasons 1-4 on Netflix right now! The next season airs on 26th November.

Meanwhile, catch the live stage show Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre in London until 7th September 2025.

Get your tickets today!

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2025-06-01 12:21

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