Stranger Things 5 To Reportedly Release In Three Parts; Final Chapter Arriving In 2026

Netflix's Stranger Things Season 5 is one of the much-awaited upcoming shows. Fans have been waiting with bated breath for the finale season. Though, Netflix is yet to announce the release date, it is said to be releasing this year. As per new rumor, the OTT giant is considering a revised release plan for Stranger Things 5. However, there is no official confirmation yet.

Stranger Things 5 to release in three parts?

As per a report by Superherohype, according to an online leak by noted industry insider @MyTimeToShineHello, a three-part release strategy of Stranger Things Season 5 is in consideration and it could be split into three distinct phases.

The same report suggests that the first part of episodes might premiere in October 2025, followed by the second installment in November, and the final chapter to arrive in early 2026.

Netflix is yet to confirm about the release date. It is speculated that the streaming platform may share some more details at its global fan event, Tudum, which is on May 31. There have been reports that Stranger Things 5 trailer will be out on the same day.

Stranger Things Season 5 release date has been creating a lot of buzz on social media. The teaser and BTS scenes have already upped the ante and are leaving fans excited for the fifth season. 

Stranger Things 5 plot

Set in the fall of 1987, Stranger Things 5 is expected to pick up from where the previous season ended. The show will revolve around Will who battles with the demons inside him and Vecna who continues to unleash terror on the citizens of Hawkins.

Stranger Things 5 Cast

Millie Bobby Brown will return as Eleven, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Sadie Sink as Max, David Harbour as Jim Hopper, and Natalia Dyer as Nancy.

Alex Breaux, Jake Connelly, Nell Fisher and Linda Hamilton are the new additions of Stranger Things Season 5.