Stranger Things
Created by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer, The Duffer Brothers
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.
The latest season of Stranger Things has concluded on Netflix. It ran from November 26, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
The latest season of Stranger Things has concluded on Netflix. It ran from November 26, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
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Release details
Known dates and milestones
Released
Netflix
Since Nov 26, 2025
Released
Finale
Since Dec 31, 2025
Dates & episodes
Season guide
Current and recent seasons first. Original premiere dates, not current availability.
Episode guide
Season 5 episodes
- 1
Chapter One: The Crawl source at TVmaze
November, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a threat lurking closer to home.
- 2
Chapter Two: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler source at TVmaze
After a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper embark on a rescue mission.
- 3
Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap source at TVmaze
Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.
- 4
Chapter Four: Sorcerer source at TVmaze
The military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with the enemy.
- 5
Chapter Five: Shock Jock source at TVmaze
The gang hatches an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind. Tensions flare during a search of the Upside Down's Hawkins Lab.
- 6
Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz source at TVmaze
As Holly and Max fight to escape Vecna's mind, El must find a way into Will's. Joyce wrestles with guilt. Jonathan and Nancy face a turning point.
- 7
Chapter Seven: The Bridge source at TVmaze
On the anniversary of Will's disappearance, the party reunites to prepare for a battle with world-altering implications.
- 8
Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up source at TVmaze
As Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all.
Cast and crew
About this information
Sources and attribution
Supporting links and attribution for the dates, credits, schedules and watch options shown on this page.
- Official show page
- Season premiere · NetflixNovember 26, 2025Reported
“Stranger Things season 5: November 26, 2025 on Netflix”
- Season finale · NetflixDecember 31, 2025Reported
“Stranger Things season 5 finale: December 31, 2025 on Netflix”
- Cast and crew data
- Cast and crew data
- Season release history
Release dates retain the source wording. Season history records original premieres; availability receipts identify options that can be used now or later.
Past changes
Season finale date announced: December 31, 2025 on Netflix
Season premiere date announced: November 26, 2025 on Netflix