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Stranger Things season 5

Stranger Things season 5 is the fifth and final season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Stranger Things season 5 is the fifth and final season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things. It was released on Netflix in three volumes in late 2025, concluding with the series finale on December 31, 2025. The season is set in the fall of 1987 and consists of eight episodes.

Release

Netflix released Stranger Things season 5 in three volumes across November, December, and New Year's Eve 2025. The rollout consisted of four episodes, then three episodes, then the final episode.

Premise

The season continues the story in the fall of 1987. Available descriptions indicate that it follows the show's final storyline and closes out the series.

Episodes

Season 5 has eight episodes, matching the length of several earlier seasons. Publicly reported episode titles include 'The Crawl,' 'The Vanishing of ...,' 'The Turnbow Trap,' 'Sorcerer,' 'Shock Jock,' 'Escape From Camazotz,' 'The Bridge,' and 'The Rightside Up.'

Production and marketing

The season was marketed as Stranger Things 5. Reporting around the release emphasized its three-part holiday schedule and described the finale as a major event episode.

Key facts

  • Season 5 is the final season of Stranger Things.
  • Netflix released it in three volumes rather than one continuous drop.
  • The season includes eight episodes in total.
  • The finale premiered on December 31, 2025.
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Canadian context

The final episode was also released in Canada on the same holiday rollout schedule reported by entertainment coverage, with Canadian viewers included in the global Netflix premiere plan.

Frequently asked questions

Is Stranger Things season 5 the last season?
Yes. It is the fifth and final season of the series.
How many episodes are in Stranger Things season 5?
There are eight episodes in total.
When did Stranger Things season 5 come out?
It was released on Netflix in three parts from November 26, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
How was season 5 released?
Netflix released it in three volumes: four episodes, then three episodes, then the finale.
What time did the episodes premiere?
Reported release time was 8 p.m. ET for each volume.
What is the season’s setting?
The season is set in the fall of 1987.

References

  1. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/features/stranger-things-season-5-release-date
    Supports: Release pattern and finale timing for Stranger Things season 5.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stranger_Things_season_5
    Supports: Season 5 as the fifth and final season; three-volume release dates; episode count.
  3. People — https://www.people.com/stranger-things-season-5-episode-release-schedule-11853209
    Supports: Eight-episode count, three-volume release schedule, episode titles, and premiere times.
  4. Radio Times — https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/stranger-things-season-5-release-date/
    Supports: Final season status and fall 1987 setting.
  5. Deadline — https://deadline.com/2025/05/stranger-things-5-premiere-date-netflix-1236414933/
    Supports: Netflix announcement of the November 26, 2025 premiere and three-volume rollout.
  6. Elle — https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/a69544044/stranger-things-season-5-release-dates-times/
    Supports: Three-volume rollout, total episode count, and Canadian/U.S. theatrical finale screenings.