Stranger Things Season 5: Release date, cast and everything we know so far!

Wondering when Stranger Things Season 5 is coming out after that wild ending in Season 4? With the Upside Down still causing chaos in Hawkins and the villain Vecna still on the loose, fans are eager to find out how the story wraps up. Netflix has already confirmed that Season 5 will be the final chapter, and the filming is finished. However, instead of releasing all the episodes at once, they plan to release them in parts over several months.

Here’s everything we know so far about when Season 5 will come out, who’s returning in the cast, and what the story might be about.

When is Stranger Things Season 5 expected? Stranger Things season 5 release date

Stranger Things Season 5 is likely to come out in 2025 itself.

Although Netflix hasn’t given an exact date yet, people close to the industry say the final season might be split into three parts: the first part could drop in October 2025, the second in November 2025, and the last part sometime in early 2026. This way of releasing the show helps Netflix handle longer episodes and the big production effort needed.

An insider called @MyTimeToShineHello shared that Netflix is planning this staggered release to manage the season’s longer run time and the complicated filming process. Filming officially finished in 2025, and fans can expect more news about the release during Netflix’s upcoming Tudum event.

Who will be in Stranger Things Season 5’s cast?

The main cast from Stranger Things is coming back for Season 5, including Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas, Noah Schnapp as Will, and Sadie Sink as Max. Fans can also expect to see familiar faces like David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Charlie Heaton, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, and Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays the villain, Vecna.

There are also some new actors joining the show this season. Linda Hamilton, Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux are all new additions to the cast. However, Linda Hamilton’s character is still a mystery, as her role hasn’t been revealed yet.

Netflix has shared several behind-the-scenes photos and videos during filming, giving fans a sneak peek of the cast working together on set.

Stranger Things Season 5’s known plot details

Stranger Things Season 5 will pick up right where Season 4 left off — in the fall of 1987. The story continues after Vecna’s dramatic attack on Hawkins, with the town now bracing for its final battle against him. Though badly injured, Vecna survived, and he’s still a major threat.

The first episode of the season is titled “The Crawl,” and there will be at least seven more episodes after that. Some of the other confirmed titles include “The Vanishing of…”, “Shock Jock,” and “Escape from Camazotz.” As the season unfolds, the characters will face even darker secrets from the Upside Down and deal with the emotional aftermath of past events.

The Duffer Brothers, creators of the series, have revealed that they wrote a 25-page mythology document all the way back in Season 1 that explains the origins and hidden rules of the Upside Down. Season 5 will finally explore those mysteries and answer lingering questions that have puzzled fans for years. Ross Duffer shared during Netflix’s Geeked Week that “the last remaining questions… will have some big reveals in Season 5.”

As for the characters, Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) shared that his character is still grieving Eddie Munson’s death. Finn Wolfhard confirmed that the show will bring the original core four, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will, back together for some emotional and action-packed scenes. Jamie Campbell Bower also confirmed that Vecna will return as the main villain.

With old wounds, long-awaited answers, and one final fight ahead, Season 5 is shaping up to be the most intense and emotional chapter yet.