Netflix Releases 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Final Trailer Ending 2026

Netflix has released the first trailer and teaser for the fifth and final season of 'Stranger Things,' which is set to premiere starting November 2025 in three batches, concluding in January 2026. The new season picks up after the Upside Down merges with Hawkins, with the town under military control and the gang, including Eleven and Hooper, uniting to face Vecna, the powerful villain introduced in season 4. Max, who was left in a coma, is shown to be mobile again, hinting at her participation in the final battle, while Eleven is portrayed at her most powerful, crucial for confronting Vecna's supernatural threats. The season promises an epic showdown with significant emotional stakes and potential main character deaths, as the creators, the Duffer Brothers, have indicated the story will not shy away from dramatic turns. Vecna, whose real name is Henry Creel, has a deep backstory explored in the Broadway play 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow,' which ties into the show's mythology and expands on his origins and connection to Eleven. Fans can expect a season filled with 1980s nostalgia, monster mayhem, and a darker, more intense narrative that aims to bring closure to the beloved series.