Netflix unveiled the first 5 minutes of Stranger Things on November 6, 2025, coinciding with Stranger Things Day, which marks the day Will Byers disappeared in 1983. The exclusive preview debuted at the Los Angeles premiere before becoming available worldwide via streaming.
The preview reveals that the Hawkins group confronts their greatest challenge yet, as Vecna returns more menacing than before. Set in 1987, this season marks the final showdown.
“It’s big and emotional,” the Duffer Brothers said. “We’re giving fans exactly what they’ve been waiting for.”
Key characters including Hopper, Joyce, Eleven, and others come together for their last battle. The storyline addresses the mystery surrounding Will Byers and unveils the secrets of the Upside Down.
After waiting nearly three years since Stranger Things season 4 ended in 2022, the preview confirms the much-anticipated next chapter.
Stranger Things season 5 begins with a thrilling 5-minute preview released on Stranger Things Day, promising an emotional and definitive final chapter as fans reunite with their favorite characters against the ultimate threat.