After years of monsters, mystery, and friendship, Stranger Things, the sci-fi series on Netflix, is coming to end. Fans are gearing up for one last showdown in Hawkins, Indiana — and it’s shaping up to be the biggest yet. 

Season 5 will be released in three separate parts on November 26, December 25, and December 31, 2025. The last will  mark the grand finale of Netflix’s hit series. Set in 1987, the story continues months after the town of Hawkins was nearly destroyed by the Upside Down. The main cast returns, including Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Sadie Sink (Max), and David Harbour (Hopper) — while Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) returns as the villain.

Netflix confirmed that the final episode will premiere in theaters for a cinematic fan experience. The Duffer Brothers have said this season will “come full circle back to season 1,” when answering questions about the Upside Down and the show’s origins. 

Season 4 ended on a major cliffhanger: Max in a coma, Eleven losing control of her powers, and the Upside Down breaking through into the real world. Now, the final season will show the group reuniting to face Vecna once more in a battle that decides Hawkins’ fate. Expect higher stakes, emotional reunions, and a darker tone. With its mix of horror, nostalgia, and friendship, Stranger Things season 5 aims to deliver the biggest showdown yet. 

For nearly a decade, Stranger Things has redefined modern television, blending 1980s pop culture with heart, fear, and imagination. It’s a story about courage, loyalty, and growing up in a world full of darkness — both real and supernatural. The final season will mark the end of an era for fans around the world. 

The end is near. As the gates open once more, only one question remains: can Eleven and the gang save Hawkins — or will the Upside Down finally win?