Netflix has released the official trailer for the third and final installment of Stranger Things season 5, offering a focused preview of the story’s closing chapter just one day before its premiere. The streamer shared the trailer on Tuesday, Dec. 30, confirming that the long-running series will conclude with a single final episode arriving Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8 p.m. ET. The footage revisits the core group of characters audiences have followed since the show’s 2016 debut and frames the finale as a decisive confrontation that will determine the future of Hawkins and beyond.
Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Trailer Highlights Hopper’s Message and Vecna’s Return
The newly released trailer opens with Jim Hopper, portrayed by David Harbour, delivering an emotional message to Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, urging her to face one final fight. His narration reflects on the hardships Eleven has endured and emphasizes resilience rather than defeat, while the visuals move through flashbacks and present-day moments from across the series. As Hopper’s voice continues, the trailer highlights familiar faces including Noah Schnapp and Gaten Matarazzo, reinforcing the sense of closure for characters who have grown up on screen over nearly a decade.
The footage also provides a clear look at Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, positioning the villain as a central force in the final conflict. Dustin Henderson is shown reacting in alarm during a tense moment, while Hopper appears prepared for battle, underscoring the high stakes of the concluding episode. The trailer ends with ominous red lightning across the sky and confirms that this installment will serve as the definitive ending to season 5, following Volumes 1 and 2, which premiered on Nov. 26 and Dec. 25 respectively.
