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Sydney Morning Herald
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Netflix reveals release date for final season of Stranger Things
Netflix has finally revealed the release date for the long-awaited final season of its hit Stranger Things. The eight-episode fifth season has been split into three parts, with the first four episodes released on November 27, three episodes released on Boxing Day and the final episode released on January 1. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the series has been a monster hit for the streamer ever since it debuted in 2016. Set in the 1980s in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, it initially followed the disappearance of 12-year-old Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) into the alternate dimension of the Upside Down and the appearance of young girl named Eleven (Millie Bobbie Brown), who has psychokinetic powers. The main cast is set to return, including Winona Ryder, who plays Will's mother Joyce Byers and David Harbour, who plays police chief Jim Hopper. Terminator's Linda Hamilton is only big-name-addition to the fifth series, playing an undisclosed role. The show's blend of 1980s nostalgia, supernatural horror and teenage drama made it a breakout hit for Netflix, picking up 57 Emmy award nominations. The show's fourth season was named the most streamed show of 2022, with more than 52 billion viewing minutes over the year, according to ratings agency Nielson. It has also spawned a play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which opened to mixed reviews on the West End in 2024 and Broadway in April this year. Netflix made the announcement at its Tudum fan event, where it also announced the release dates and revealed new trailers and teasers for the third and final season of Korean hit Squid Game (released June 26), the film Happy Gilmore 2 (July 26), the third Knives Out movie, Wake Up Dead Man, starring Daniel Craig as private detective Benoit Blanc, will be released on December 13, and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new crime thriller The Rip (January 17). A teaser trailer for Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein, starring Australia's Jacob Elordi as the monster, was also revealed, but there was no firm release date, other than saying it would be in November.
The Age
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Netflix reveals release date for final season of Stranger Things
Netflix has finally revealed the release date for the long-awaited final season of its hit Stranger Things. The eight-episode fifth season has been split into three parts, with the first four episodes released on November 27, three episodes released on Boxing Day and the final episode released on January 1. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the series has been a monster hit for the streamer ever since it debuted in 2016. Set in the 1980s in the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, it initially followed the disappearance of 12-year-old Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) into the alternate dimension of the Upside Down and the appearance of young girl named Eleven (Millie Bobbie Brown), who has psychokinetic powers. The main cast is set to return, including Winona Ryder, who plays Will's mother Joyce Byers and David Harbour, who plays police chief Jim Hopper. Terminator's Linda Hamilton is only big-name-addition to the fifth series, playing an undisclosed role. The show's blend of 1980s nostalgia, supernatural horror and teenage drama made it a breakout hit for Netflix, picking up 57 Emmy award nominations. The show's fourth season was named the most streamed show of 2022, with more than 52 billion viewing minutes over the year, according to ratings agency Nielson. It has also spawned a play, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, which opened to mixed reviews on the West End in 2024 and Broadway in April this year. Netflix made the announcement at its Tudum fan event, where it also announced the release dates and revealed new trailers and teasers for the third and final season of Korean hit Squid Game (released June 26), the film Happy Gilmore 2 (July 26), the third Knives Out movie, Wake Up Dead Man, starring Daniel Craig as private detective Benoit Blanc, will be released on December 13, and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new crime thriller The Rip (January 17). A teaser trailer for Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro's adaptation of Frankenstein, starring Australia's Jacob Elordi as the monster, was also revealed, but there was no firm release date, other than saying it would be in November.
Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Stranger Things' Season 5 Gets Three-Part Release, Series Finale Set for New Year's Eve
It's the beginning of the end for Netflix's 'Stranger Things.' The streamer revealed the release date for the fifth and final season of the mega hit show, created by the Duffer Brothers, and it's coming in three parts: the first debuting Nov. 26, the second Dec. 25, and the series finale Dec. 31. More from Variety 'One Piece' Casts Mikaela Hoover as Tony Tony Chopper; Netflix to Release Season 2 in 2026 'Squid Game' Season 3 Trailer: Player 456 Finally Discovers Front Man's Betrayal Netflix and Brazilian Tourism Board Embratur Announce Cooperation Agreement to Boost Film-TV Tourism in Brazil The entire cast is back for the three-volume 'Stranger Things' Season 5: Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Jim Hopper, Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers, Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley, Brett Gelman as Murray Bauman, Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair and Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna. 'Terminator' star Linda Hamilton is also joining the cast in a mysterious role. 'Stranger Things' Season 4 premiered back in summer 2022 in two parts, released separately in May and July. The episodes were supersized — all over 60 minutes, and the final episode of Part 2 was more than two hours long. It ended with an all-out battle against the evil Vecna and the Demogorgons in the Upside Down, where the beloved newcomer Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) sacrificed himself to save the gang. Vecna is weakened in the aftermath, but remains powerful enough to spread the Upside Down into Hawkins. Everyone in the main cast survives, but Max is left in a coma after Vecna controlled her body. In a cover story with Variety, Sink was especially cryptic when talking about how she filmed Season 5. 'They love having me run,' she said, perhaps referencing the viral 'Running Up That Hill' song from Season 4. 'That's all I'll say.' 'She's going to play a part in the season,' Matt Duffer said. Ross Duffer added, 'But we don't want to reveal how that's possible.' 'Right, because she's in a coma,' Matt says. 'I think she's grown just more confident as an actor and in her choices. We did film a scene the other day with her that was just absolutely heartbreaking. I don't know how she hits those notes.' Watch the teaser for 'Stranger Things' Season 5 below. Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in June 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Stranger Things' Season 5 Cast, Teaser Trailer Announced by Netflix
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the fifth season of Stranger Things for three years. There have been teases, including a lengthy Instagram post by the show's co-creator last December, and Netflix's revelation that the show will be released in 2025. With Netflix Tudum 2025 streaming live on May 31, 2025, anticipation was rising that major announcements will be made about Stranger Things Season 5, including possibly a trailer release and formal release date. Netflix delivered, releasing a teaser trailer and release dates for season 5 on the evening of May 31. The streaming giant revealed that the final season will be released in three phases. "The fight isn't over yet. Get ready for the epic series finale of Stranger Things." Volume 1: November 26, 5pm PT* Volume 2: Christmas, 5pm PT* The Finale: New Year's Eve, 5pm PT* *releasing worldwide all at once, date may vary based on your local timezone "Stranger Things 5 will release this fall: four episodes on Nov. 26, three episodes on Christmas, and the finale episode on New Year's Eve," Netflix revealed. "Each volume releases at 5:00 p.m. PST. For global release times, keep scrolling to find out when the final season will debut around the world. And you can watch the new video announcement below for a look at what's in store." Netflix added: "Here's a look at the full synopsis for Stranger Things 5: 'The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread." The statement continues: "The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they've faced before. To end this nightmare, they'll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time." The cast of Stranger Things 5 includes, according to Netflix: Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Brett Gelman (Murray), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna), Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler), Amybeth McNulty (Vickie), Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler), Jake Connelly (Derek Turnbow), Alex Breaux (Lt. Akers), and Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay). In December, Netflix confirmed the fifth season was done filming and will come out in 2025, but an official date was not released then. "Production on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things has officially wrapped, set to premiere in 2025," the streaming giant wrote at that time. 'We've been telling this story for nearly a decade now,' wrote Stranger Things co-creator Ross Duffer in the lengthy Instagram post. 'Many of our cast members joined us when they were kids, just ten or eleven years old. It wasn't just a show for them — it was a defining part of their childhood. They've grown up before our eyes, becoming more than actors—they've become family." He added: "But it's not just the cast we consider family. Our crew — many of whom have been with us from the very beginning — 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't be more proud of what they've accomplished. We can't wait to share it with you all next year. Until then — over and out.'. 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Cast, Teaser Trailer Announced by Netflix first appeared on Men's Journal on May 31, 2025
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Stranger Things 5 Premiere Date Announced
Stranger Things' final season is coming soon! Find out the release dates below. Stranger Things fans, the wait is almost over! Netflix just dropped some exciting news about the fifth and final season of the hit show. And yes, it's coming soon! On Sunday, Netflix shared a fun two-minute video on their YouTube channel giving us a sneak peek of what's in store. The best part? We now know exactly when we can binge the new episodes in India. Here's the plan: Volume 1 hits your screens on November 27 at 5:30 am. Volume 2 will drop exactly a month later, on December 26 at 5:30 am. And to wrap up the series, Volume 3 arrives on January 1, 2026, again at 5:30 am. Sharing the promo, Netflix captioned it, 'The fight isn't over yet. Get ready for the epic series finale of Stranger Things. Volume 1, November 26, 5pm PT*, Volume 2, Christmas, 5pm PT*. The Finale, New Year's Eve, 5pm PT*. Releasing worldwide all at once, date may vary based on your local timezone. #TUDUM." In the promo, you can see the cast — Winona Ryder, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, and Noah Schnapp — facing their fears as they get ready to fight the scary stuff in the Upside Down. Back in November 2024, Netflix shared the episode titles for season five. They are: The Crawl, The Vanishing of (they're keeping this one a secret for now), The Turnbow Trap, Sorcerer, Shock Jock, Escape From Camazotz, The Bridge, and The Rightside Up. Ross Duffer had earlier talked about the final episodes to Hollywood Reporter, saying, 'We spent a full year filming this season. By the end, we'd captured over 650 hours of footage. So, needless to say, this is our biggest and most ambitious season yet. It's like eight blockbuster movies. It's pretty insane." Stranger Things was created by the Duffer Brothers and first hit Netflix back in 2016. Season 2 came out in 2017, Season 3 in 2019, and Season 4 was split into two parts — it dropped in May and July 2022. The show has a huge and amazing cast, including David Harbour, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke. First Published: June 01, 2025, 10:54 IST
