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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Netflix's Stranger Things releases official season 5 teaser trailer as fans go wild
Stranger Things season five will drop in three parts later this year after over three years of waiting for the grand finale Stranger Things has finally released a teaser trailer for its highly anticipated fifth and final season which is set to drop in three parts later this year. The trailer release comes amid the nine year anniversary of the show first premiering on Netflix, which has since gone on to become one of the streaming service's most popular series of all time. Fans have now been waiting well over three years for the show to conclude with Stranger Things Season Four coming out in May 2022. The final three-part season will officially commence on November 26 with Volume 1 (episodes 1-4). Volume 2 (episodes 5-7) will air on Christmas Day on December 25 and the grand finale (episode 8) will drop on New Year's Eve on December 31. The official synopsis teaser reads: "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 jam packed teaser shows a first glimpse of the gang's efforts to close the portal to the Upside Down while Dustin grieves the loss of pal Eddie Munson who everyone in town believes was a murderer. The fifth season of the show, created by the Duffer brothers, sees all the characters in the town of Hawkins, Indiana in 1987 while the community recovers from the Rifts that killed multiple people and left dozens of others missing. The gang are more determined than ever to find and kill Vecna once and for all. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. While Vecna is still missing, things are made even more complicated when Hawkins is put under military quarantine by the government, who are still trying to track down the supernatural Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown. While Eleven is forced into hiding, Will Byers, played by Noah Schnapp, is left dreading the anniversary of his disappearance into the Upside Down as the date approaches. The Stranger Things Instagram account dropped the trailer on their page yesterday evening with the caption: "Every battle has led to this. The Stranger Things 5 teaser is HERE!" Fans raced to the comments to share their thoughts as one wrote: "Protect Steve! I repeat, PROTECT STEVE!!!!" A third penned: "I am at a loss for words… my body is overwhelmed. I can't wait." A fourth remarked: "I just know this is gonna be gut wrenching." Another emotional fan wrote: "Started highschool with this show and graduating college with it. This is gonna HIT." One fan, who was clearly still annoyed about how long it has taken to come out, said: "Is it called stranger things 5 cause it took 5 years to come out." Stranger Things 5's first volume will drop on Netflix on November 26.
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First Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Netflix's 'Stranger Things 5' Teaser Review: Get ready to experience emotions like never before in the final season
A year after the fourth season, in the fall of 1987, the group seeks to find and kill Vecna after the Rifts opened in Hawkins read more STRANGER THINGS. (L to R) Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, and Noah Schnapp as Will Byers in STRANGER THINGS. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 Netflix's 'Stranger Things 5' teaser is here and it guarantees goosebumps and gob-smacking visuals. This is the final time we meet this fictional and fascinating characters that we first met in 2016. But as they say that all good things come to and end, so has this show. What was it about? Stranger Things is set in the fictional rural town of Hawkins, Indiana, in the 1980s. The nearby Hawkins National Laboratory ostensibly performs scientific research for the United States Department of Energy but also secretly experiments with the paranormal and supernatural, sometimes with human test subjects. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD What to expect in the final season A year after the fourth season, in the fall of 1987, the group seeks to find and kill Vecna after the Rifts opened in Hawkins. The mission becomes complicated when the military arrives in Hawkins and begins hunting Eleven. Near the anniversary of Will Byers's disappearance, the group must stay together one last time for the final battle and face something more powerful and deadly than ever before. The grand ensemble The cast includes 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) The team behind the camera Created by The Duffer Brothers, STRANGER THINGS is produced by Upside Down Pictures & 21 Laps Entertainment with The Duffer Brothers serving as executive producers, alongside Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment and Dan Cohen.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Stranger Things Season 5 Teaser: Final Battle Between Hawkins & Vecna
Mumbai: Netflix treated the netizens with the first look teaser of the highly anticipated fifth season of the popular television series, "Stranger Things" on Wednesday. The final season of the show will see Hawkins scarred after the opening of the Rifts. Now, the Hawkins army has only one mission: to find and eliminate Vecna, who has vanished. However, things get difficult as the government has placed the town under military quarantine. As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. Will the gang be able to take control of the situation? "Stranger Things Season 5" picks up the story from where it was left during season 4 with Max still in hospital and Lucas next to her. Will continues to feel a connection with the demonic forces, while Eleven is bound to go back to deal with Vecna. Created by The Duffer Brothers, "Stranger Things" has been backed by Upside Down Pictures in collaboration with 21 Laps Entertainment. The Duffer Brothers are also onboard the team as executive producers, along with Shawn Levy of 21 Laps Entertainment and Dan Cohen. The impressive cast of the last and final season of "Stranger Things" will have 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, Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers, Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley, Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair, Brett Gelman as Murray, Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna, Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler, Amybeth McNulty as Vickie, Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler, Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow, Alex Breaux as Lt. Akers, and Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay.
Hypebeast
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Netflix Drops Official 'Stranger Things 5' Teaser Trailer
Summary The moment fans have both dreaded and eagerly anticipated is finally officially dropped the first teaser trailer forStranger ThingsSeason 5. Marking the beginning of the end, the fifth season is the final one of the blockbuster sci-fi horror series, promising an epic and devastating conclusion to the Upside Down saga. This initial footage offers a thrilling, action-packed glimpse into the ultimate confrontation between the Hawkins crew and the forces of Vecna, signaling the end of an era. The teaser immediately plunges viewers back into the familiar yet fractured world of Hawkins, Indiana, now deeply scarred by the Upside Down's incursions. While exact plot details remain under wraps, the footage confirms the series' signature blend of supernatural horror, compelling character dynamics, and nostalgic 80s charm. The core group — Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Will (Noah Schnapp) and Max (Sadie Sink) — now older and more battle-hardened, preparing for their biggest fight yet. The synopsis reads, '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.' The final season is expected to return to the show's original horror roots, with creators The Duffer Brothers promising a darker and more intense narrative. The teaser hints at a series of harrowing sequences: intense confrontations with terrifying creatures from the Upside Down, emotional reunions, and the palpable tension of a town under siege. The scale of the conflict appears unprecedented, suggesting a definitive showdown that will determine the fate of Hawkins and perhaps the world. Familiar faces like David Harbour (Hopper), Winona Ryder (Joyce), Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan), Joe Keery (Steve), and Maya Hawke (Robin) are prominently featured, all gearing up for their respective roles in the climactic battle. The emotional weight of the series' long-running relationships is clearly on display, emphasizing that the human connections are as crucial as the supernatural threats. The final season releases in two parts, with the first arriving on November 26 and the second on Christmas Day. The finale arrives on New Years Eve.
Mint
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Stranger Things 5 trailer unveiled: Full cast, release timeline on OTT, and what to expect in the final season
Netflix has officially unveiled the trailer for the much-anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things, setting the stage for an epic conclusion to the hit sci-fi saga. Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things 5 picks up in the fall of 1987 as Hawkins reels from the devastating events of Season 4 — with Max in a coma and the Upside Down beginning to spread across the town. The new trailer teases high stakes and a darker tone, ending with a chilling shot of Vecna re-emerging to wage war against the Hawkins gang. With the town under military quarantine and Eleven forced into hiding, the group is united by a single mission: find and destroy Vecna once and for all. 'Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna,' reads the official synopsis. 'But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown.' Netflix confirmed that Stranger Things 5 will be released in three volumes: Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4): November 26 Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7): Christmas Day Finale (Episode 8): New Year's Eve All episodes will drop at 5 p.m. PT on their respective dates. Fan favorites Winona Ryder (Joyce), David Harbour (Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), and others reprise their roles for the final season. New additions to the cast include: Linda Hamilton (The Terminator) in a mysterious role Nell Fisher as Holly Wheeler Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow Jamie Campbell Bower also returns as Vecna, the central antagonist. The countdown to the end begins November 26.
