Overview

• Production for Stranger Things Season 5 wrapped in December 2024, and post-production is reportedly ahead of schedule for a 2025 release.
• The final season will take place entirely in Hawkins, Indiana, returning to the show's roots after exploring other locations in previous seasons.
• Co-creator Ross Duffer describes the season as having the series' fastest start, with characters immediately in action, and an emotional finale that marks the end of the journey and childhood themes.
• Actor Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers, has warned fans that the finale will be devastating, leaving 'not a dry eye' while also being a season fans will love.
• Netflix has yet to announce an official release date, but the highly anticipated season is expected to premiere later in 2025.