'Stranger Things' Season 5: Dates, episode titles, cast members and other details about the final season's release

When will Stranger Things actually hit Netflix? According to reports, as per one leak on X, Stranger Things Season 5 might hit Netflix not in two batches, but rather, in three volumes. According to the leak, Stranger Things 5 could drop episodes in October 2025, November 2025, and sometime in 2026.

The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to premiere on Netflix in 2025. While an exact release date hasn't been announced, the season will consist of eight episodes and is anticipated to be released by the end of the year, according to reports

Stranger Things Season 5

Netflix unveiled all eight episode titles on November 6, 2024, during Stranger Things Day: The Crawl, The Vanishing Of _____, The Turnbow Trap, Sorcerer, Shock Jock, Escape from Camazotz, The Bridge, The Rightside up. These titles suggest a return to the show's roots, with nods to earlier episodes and themes.

The main cast returns for the final season, including: Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley, Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Jim Hopper, Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair, Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman, Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler and Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna. Additionally, Linda Hamilton joins the cast in an undisclosed role.

Filming for Season 5 began on January 8, 2024, and wrapped on December 20, 2024. The season is set in November 1987, approximately six months after the events of Season 4. This time jump allows the story to explore the aftermath of the Upside Down's invasion of Hawkins and the characters' efforts to rebuild their lives.

The final season has been an emotional journey for the cast. During the table read of the series finale, many cast members were moved to tears. David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper, described the experience as "uncontrollably crying, waves of different people." Millie Bobby Brown, who has portrayed Eleven since the show's inception, shared a heartfelt farewell on social media, reflecting on her growth over the years and expressing gratitude for the experiences and relationships formed during the series. As fans await the final chapter of Stranger Things, the upcoming season promises to deliver a poignant and thrilling conclusion to the beloved series.

After Stranger Things Season 5 concludes, there will be an animated spinoff series, called Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. It's unclear at this time if the show will actually feature any of the main cast or if it will explore different parts of the Stranger Things universe.