The First 5 Minutes of Stranger Things 5

Following the world premiere of Stranger Things 5 in Hollywood, Netflix unveiled the first five minutes of the final season. The event marked the beginning of an emotional farewell to the beloved series.

Release Schedule

Volume 1 (Episodes 501–504): November 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT
Volume 2 (Episodes 505–507): December 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT
Finale (Episode 508): December 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT

Cinematic Celebration

To commemorate the conclusion of this record-breaking show, Netflix will host theatrical screenings of the finale in over 350 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. These exclusive showings will begin on December 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. PT and continue through January 1, 2026.

Story Overview

In Hawkins, the aftermath of the Rifts has left deep scars. The heroes share a singular mission: to find and destroy Vecna — though he has vanished without a trace. Meanwhile, government forces have imposed a strict military quarantine, intensifying their pursuit of Eleven and forcing her back into hiding.

“As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and deadlier than ever before.”

To end this nightmare once and for all, the entire group must reunite and face the darkness together — one last time.

Author’s Summary

The final season of Stranger Things begins with tension and nostalgia, uniting old allies for a climactic showdown that will decide Hawkins’s fate.

Vital Thrills — 2025-11-07