Stranger Things Season 5: Release Date, Cast, Plot & More

Stranger Things Season 5: Everything You Need to Know About the Final Chapter

Friends don’t lie—and they’re back for one last ride. The eerie town of Hawkins, Indiana, is ready for its final showdown as Stranger Things Season 5 wraps filming and sets its sights on a 2025 release. With high-stakes storytelling, returning favorites, and mysterious new characters, Netflix’s iconic series promises an unforgettable finale.

Production Wraps on the Final Season

After nearly a decade of Demogorgons, Eggo waffles, and Upside Down horrors, production for Stranger Things Season 5 officially wrapped as of December 2024. Showrunner Ross Duffer reflected emotionally on Instagram, noting how the cast and crew—many of whom joined the show as children—have become like family. “They poured their hearts and souls into it,” he wrote. “We couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve accomplished.”

When Will Stranger Things Season 5 Be Released?

While an official release date hasn’t been confirmed, Stranger Things Season 5 is scheduled to premiere in 2025. Fans can expect a mix of nostalgia and new thrills as the series comes to a close.

Cast: Who’s Returning and Who’s New?

The core cast is back, including:

• Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven)
• Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler)
• Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson)
• Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair)
• Noah Schnapp (Will Byers)
• Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield)
• Joe Keery (Steve Harrington)
• Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler)
• Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers)
• Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers)
• David Harbour (Jim Hopper)
• Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna)

New faces include:

Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, and Alex Breaux in undisclosed roles

Linda Hamilton, best known from The Terminator

Behind-the-Scenes Looks & Emotional Goodbyes

Thanks to BTS photos shared by Netflix and the Duffer Brothers, fans have already gotten sneak peeks of cast moments—both silly and sentimental. Photos show cast members like Matarazzo, Dyer, Heaton, and Keery on set, and a special shot of Millie Bobby Brown with the Duffers. Other highlights include:

• Hopper (David Harbour) heading to Enzo’s
• Dustin Henderson’s “Hellfire Club” nod
• The “vine room” filled with 18 miles of pool-noodle vines

And yes, even Will Byers’ birthday (March 22) got a moment of celebration on set!

Final Thoughts

As we prepare to say goodbye to Hawkins, Stranger Things Season 5 promises a thrilling, emotional, and unforgettable finale. Whether you’re a Day 1 fan or just now diving into the mystery, the final season is shaping up to be a love letter to the show's legacy and the fans who made it a global phenomenon.

Stay tuned—because in Hawkins, nothing is ever as it seems.