Overview

• Netflix’s Bela Bajaria ruled out a theatrical run for the feature-length finale, saying a streaming release is what fans want.
• Season 5 will arrive in three drops on Netflix: Volume 1 on November 26, Volume 2 on December 25, and the finale on December 31.
• Matt and Ross Duffer say the final season answers long-standing questions and completes the characters’ arcs without holding anything back.
• Cast and creators described an intensely emotional year-long shoot, with the Duffers noting they sometimes had to dial back on‑set tears.
• The Duffers have a new deal with Paramount and are developing a spin-off that remains in early stages without a release timetable.