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Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Stranger Things' 5 - Netflix Unveils First Trailer Ahead Of November Return
PARITelevision series logo "Stranger Things" is displayed during the 'Paris Games Week' ... More international trade fair for video games. (Photo) We've waited three long years —that's 36 months since we last checked in on the haunted town of Hawkins, Indiana. And now, at long last, Netflix has dropped a trailer for the blockbuster series' fifth and final season: Stranger Things: The Final Chapter. Mark your calendars: Stranger Things returns for part one of its long-awaited last hurrah on November 26. Part two drops on Christmas. And the official conclusion is on New Year's Day. The most immediate observation? All hell is about to break loose. Naturally, our once-innocent Stand by Me-esque quartet - Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Noah Schnapp (Will), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), and Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas) - are no longer kids. They're full-fledged young adults now, as is Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven, along with the rest of the core cast. And there doesn't seem to be a dull moment for anyone. When we last left off in July 2022, season 4 ended on a dark and chaotic note. Vecna - aka Henry Creel (Jamie Campbell Bower) - succeeded in opening a gate to the Upside Down, unleashing destruction across Hawkins. Max (Sadie Sink) was killed, but Eleven managed to bring her back, leaving her comatose. As the Upside Down began bleeding into the real world, the stage was set for a final, high-stakes battle - not just to save Hawkins, but perhaps the entire world. The official season 5 logline: 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 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. And, the trailer, which should whet your appetite for the return of Stranger Things.
Geek Tyrant
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Awesome STRANGER THINGS 5 Trailer Teases One Last Epic Adventure — GeekTyrant
After months of cryptic teasers and brief glimpses, Netflix has released the first proper trailer for Stranger Things 5 , the show's epic finale and it's awesome, thrilling, and exciting! Alongside the trailer, a new poster has been released, showcasing the Hawkins crew assembling for 'one last adventure,' while the menacing shadow of Vecna looms above them. This final season promises to be the darkest chapter yet. According to the official synopsis: '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.' The logline hints at even greater stakes as the anniversary of Will's disappearance resurfaces old fears: 'As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. '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 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. Season 5 will roll out in three parts: the first four episodes hit Netflix on November 26, followed by three more on December 25, and the grand finale closing out the year on December 31. Are you ready for the endgame?
CNET
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Blood, Fire and Demogorgons Rain Down in New 'Stranger Things 5' Trailer
Remember that little-known Netflix show, Stranger Things? A new trailer is here to remind us that the super-famous sci-fi series is coming back later this year, and things in Hawkins are looking ominous. Fans are preparing to say goodbye to the iconic series with the release of the fifth and final season over three separate drops. The first four episodes will debut on Nov. 26, followed by three more on Dec. 25 and one more on Dec. 31. We last saw Eleven and the rest of the gang more than three years ago in season 4, where they went up against the villainous Vecna, an enemy that will continue to pose a threat in season 5. A season 5 synopsis sets the scene: "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," it continues, "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 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 Netflix phenomenon premiered nine years ago yesterday, and dedicated viewers have watched its cast members, such as Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp grow older over the show's four seasons. New cast members in season 5 include Nell Fisher, Jake Connelly, Alex Breaux and Linda Hamilton.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Stranger Things Season 5 Teaser To Release On This Date: ‘One Last Adventure'
Last Updated: The teaser of Stranger Things season 5 drops today, July 16, marking the beginning of the 'one last adventure' for the beloved supernatural saga. Stranger Things fans, get ready to return to Hawkins one last time! In a thrilling update for fans across the globe, Netflix has officially announced the release date of the first teaser for the final season of sci-fi series Stranger Things. The teaser drops today, July 16, marking the beginning of the 'one last adventure" for the beloved supernatural saga. Fans were left excited when the official Stranger Things handle on X shared an exhilarating update. 'One last adventure begins. Teaser tomorrow," it wrote on the micro-blogging site and fans have been in a frenzy since. The announcement of the teaser release came with a brand-new poster, which is packed with chilling callbacks to the show's earlier seasons. It features the core group—Will (Noah Schnapp), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) and Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo)—riding their bicycles against the backdrop of the landscape of Hawkins, Indiana. One last adventure begins 🚲Teaser tomorrow — sƃuᴉɥʇ ɹǝƃuɐɹʇs (@Stranger_Things) July 15, 2025 However, it was Vecna, essayed by Jamie Campbell Bower, who mostly dominated the poster. For those who have forgotten, Vecna was at the center stage, playing the menacing villain who wreaked havoc on the group in the fourth season of the series. It ended with Vecna's plan to completely destroy the barrier between the Upside Down and the real world. On the other hand, there was Eleven on her way to take down Vecna whereas Max's fate remained uncertain. Stranger Things Season 5 stars Joe Keery, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Natalia Dyer, Sadie Sink and Jamie Campbell Bower in the lead roles. Earlier, Netflix confirmed to fans that the fifth season of the series will come out in batches, similar to how they did it with the fourth season of the smash-hit show. As per the reports, the OTT giant is set to release the first four episodes on November 26, followed by three others on Christmas (December 25). The finale of Stranger Things will premiere on December 31. While the show is still months away from release, the anticipation is quite high, hinting at a rollercoaster of emotions. With the group reuniting for one final showdown, fans are expecting high-stakes drama, supernatural confrontations and perhaps a heartbreaking farewell which, of course, they will never be ready for. First Published: July 16, 2025, 11:32 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Finn Wolfhard reveals he was ‘last thing shot' on final day of Stranger Things Season 5 filming
Finn Wolfhard has revealed he was a part of the final day of filming for Stranger Things Season 5. This detail has already sparked theories about his character's (Mike Wheeler) fate. Speaking with Q with Tom Power, the actor explained he was one of the last people left on set, though he stopped short of confirming whether his character appears in the final scene. Finn Wolfhard will return as Mike when the final season of Stranger Things drops in three parts(Getty Images via AFP) 'I was the last thing shot of the show,' the 22-year-old said when asked how his final day went. But when Power followed up, trying to clarify – 'So you're the last shot of the last scene?' the Canadian actor said, 'Well, no, it was that we just like wrapped – like I just was like one of the last people to film basically,' he admitted. Also read: Finn Wolfhard almost quit acting before Stranger Things Scenes weren't shot in order, but Finn Wolfhard stayed till the end That clarification makes it clear that the final episode of Stranger Things was not filmed in sequence. This is typical for a large-scale production, where scenes are often shot out of order due to scheduling and location logistics. Still, the fact that Wolfhard remained on set until the very end suggests Mike could be part of the series' final moments. Saying goodbye after 10 years on set wasn't easy Looking back on his final season, Wolfhard said he tried not to dwell on the ending. 'I was in denial the whole year. I was just like, 'whatever'... like, 'this is just another year, another season,'' he said. But when the final day of filming arrived, reality hit hard. He admitted feeling numb in the moment, saying everything came into perspective suddenly, describing the experience as 'otherworldly and weird.' Stranger Things has been part of his life since he was 13. He'll be 23 by the time the last episodes are released. That decade-long journey, he said, made the series feel far more personal than just another acting job. According to Wolfhard, everyone in the cast grew up together on the show. The final moments on set felt like a shared experience of both celebration and mourning. Also read: Stranger Things cast members caught in controversy chaos as final season approaches Mike returns for final episodes Wolfhard will return as Mike when the final season drops in three parts on November 26, December 25, and December 31. With the end now in sight, fans are connecting the dots in whichever way they can. And for now, at least, it sounds like Mike Wheeler's story is not over just yet. FAQs: 1. When will Stranger Things season 5 be released? The final season of Stranger Things will be released in three parts - on November 26, December 25, and December 31, 2025. 2. Is Mike Wheeler in the last scene of Stranger Things? Finn Wolfhard said he was one of the last people to film, but didn't confirm if Mike appears in the final scene. Scenes were filmed out of order. 3. How long has Finn Wolfhard played Mike Wheeler? Wolfhard has played Mike since the show began in 2016. He was 13 at the time. He will be 23 when the final season airs.
