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It\u2019s been almost three years since fans saw Hawkins left in ruins as Eleven and the gang wondered how they were going to beat Vecna as the Upside Down leaked into the real world. But with Stranger Things 5<\/em><\/a> coming at some point in 2025, it\u2019s time for a refresher on everything to know about the upcoming season.\n<\/p>\n Hands down, the one question people want to know about Stranger Things 5<\/em> is when it premieres. While Netflix<\/a> hasn\u2019t announced a specific date for the final season\u2019s release, it did promise fans that it would arrive in 2025.<\/p>\n Stranger Things 5<\/em> was hit with delays due to the writer\u2019s strikes that lasted from May to September in 2023 and put a significant dent in their schedule. Cameras were eventually picked back up in January 2024, and 11 months later, Ross Duffer<\/strong>, one of the show\u2019s creators, announced that filming for season 5 had been completed.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been telling this story for nearly a decade now. Many of our cast members joined us when they were kids, just ten or eleven years old. It wasn\u2019t just a show for them \u2014 it was a defining part of their childhood,\u201d he wrote via Instagram<\/a> on December 20, 2024. \u201cThey\u2019ve grown up before our eyes, becoming more than actors \u2014 they\u2019ve become family.\u201d<\/p>\n He continued, \u201cBut it\u2019s not just the cast we consider family. Our crew \u2014 many of whom have been with us from the very beginning \u2014 holds a special place in our hearts. Their dedication and passion have been the backbone of this journey. Everyone involved was determined to bring this story to a satisfying conclusion. They poured their hearts and souls into it, and we couldn\u2019t be more proud of what they\u2019ve accomplished. We can\u2019t wait to share it with you all next year. Until then \u2014 over and out.\u201d<\/p>\n The Duffer brothers have said that the final season of Stranger Things<\/em> will focus on the original group, which means Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown<\/strong><\/a>), Mike (Finn Wolfhard<\/strong>), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo<\/strong>), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin<\/strong>) and Will (Noah Schnapp<\/strong>). Sadie Sink<\/strong>, who plays Max, joined the cast<\/a> in season 2 and quickly became a fan favorite, and even though she\u2019s not technically part of the OG group, it\u2019s likely she\u2019ll be included.<\/p>\n All of those stars are set to return along with David Harbour<\/strong><\/a>, Winona Ryder<\/strong>, Cara Buono<\/strong>, Joe Keery<\/strong>, Natalia Dyer<\/strong>, Maya Hawke<\/strong>, Priah Ferguson<\/strong>, Charlie Heaton<\/strong>, Jamie Campbell Bower<\/strong> and Brett Gelman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n As of now, Netflix hasn\u2019t released an official trailer for Stranger Things 5<\/em>, but fans are on high alert. Based on past seasons, a teaser or full trailer typically arrives a few months ahead of the premiere, which is expected sometime in 2025.<\/p>\n Industry insiders and fans are both speculating that the first glimpse could drop around major fan events like San Diego Comic-Con 2025 or Netflix\u2019s own TUDUM<\/em> showcase, both of which have been popular for trailers in previous seasons. Plus, behind-the-scenes set photos and casting updates surfaced online in April 2025, and hinted that promotional material may be in the works.<\/p>\n While there\u2019s no official date yet, all signs point to a trailer arriving in the second half of 2025, and possibly sooner if Netflix wants to kick off a long lead-up campaign for what will be the final season.<\/p>\n The Duffers have confirmed that Stranger Things 5<\/em> will begin after a small time jump, likely to accommodate the aging cast and to reframe the story\u2019s next phase. Despite the jump, the season will still pick up in the immediate aftermath of the Season 4 finale, where Vecna\u2019s attack left Hawkins in ruins.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s been said that the final season will get back to the show\u2019s roots in Hawkins and the original cast, it was announced in 2023 that at least a few new fresh faces would be joining the series, including Terminator<\/em> star Linda Hamilton<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Fans can expect to see Vecan wreaking havoc on the minds of citizens in Hawkins after he survived at the end of season 4. Plus, Joseph Quinn<\/strong>, who played Eddie Munson in season 4<\/a>, said that Stranger Things 5<\/em> would \u201cexpand the scope of the threat,\u201d hinting that the kids might be facing off against more than just Vecna.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nWhen Is \u2018Stranger Things 5\u2019 Coming Out?<\/h2>\n
Who\u2019s Returning for \u2018Stranger Things 5\u2019?<\/h2>\n
Will There Be a \u2018Stranger Things 5\u2019 Trailer Soon?<\/h2>\n
New Characters and Plot Clues for \u2018Stranger Things 5\u2019<\/h2>\n