Season 5

Stranger Things - Season 5

(2022)

Coming soon

Netflix

2024

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Streaming release date (Canada)

Stranger Things Season 5 will be available to watch on Netflix in 2024. An exact release date is not available yet.

Synopsis

Time jump sees Vecna remain undefeated as Will takes centre stage 

Although significant efforts were made to eliminate Vecna at the conclusion of season 4, he is far from defeated. As the narrative progresses into season 5, Will is poised to reclaim the spotlight, receiving substantial attention for the first time since the first season. The fifth season is anticipated to feature a time jump, offering a glimpse into the future and potentially providing insights into Eddie Munson's fate and trajectory.

What to know

Netflix's epic original series takes a final bow in fifth season

Stranger Things season 5 is the upcoming fifth and final season of the supernatural sci-fi adventure TV series created by Matt and Ross Duffer for Netflix. Taking place in the 1980s, the series revolves around the locals of Hawkins, Indiana. Their lives are disrupted by the presence of a dangerous parallel dimension called the Upside Down, which is connected to their world through a portal created by a nearby facility conducting human experiments. 

One of Netflix's most highly acclaimed series, Stranger Things has attracted record viewership on the streaming platform. Within just 35 days of the release of season 1, it garnered impressive ratings, with an average of approximately 14.07 million adult viewers aged 18-49 in the United States. This exceptional performance positioned it as the third most-watched season of original content on Netflix in the U.S. during that time, trailing only the first season of Fuller House and the fourth season of Orange Is the New Black.

Millie Bobby Brown returns to the screen in season 5, reprising her iconic role as Eleven, a gifted young girl with extraordinary telepathic powers. Joining her are Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers and David Harbour as Jim Hopper. The talented ensemble also includes Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp and Natalia Dyer.

Production News

  • February 17, 2022
    • Netflix confirms the highly popular series will conclude with its upcoming fifth season. As this news breaks, speculations about a potential spin-off series for Stranger Things start to circulate. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
  • June 15, 2022
    • The Duffer brothers reveal their plans for the fifth season. To accommodate the rapid growth of the cast, a substantial time jump will take place. The creators had initially hoped to film seasons 4 and 5 consecutively, but logistical constraints made it unfeasible. (Source: Forbes)
  • August 13, 2022
    • During an interview, the Duffer brothers confirm that there will be no introduction of new main characters to the narrative in season 5. (Source: Collider)
  • August 13, 2022
    • The official Twitter account of the Stranger Things writing team recently shared an intriguing image, confirming that the upcoming season 5 will consist of eight episodes. (Source: Screen Rant)
  • March 21, 2023
    • The series writers have officially announced that season 5 will draw inspiration from both the first and fourth seasons, while aiming for a grander scale than ever before. (Source: Screen Rant)
  • May 6, 2023
    • Production on Stranger Things has been temporarily halted due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. (Source: Deadline)
  • June 17, 2023
    • Netflix confirms the exciting news that Linda Hamilton will join the cast for the upcoming fifth season of Stranger Things. Details about her character are unknown, however an image was accompanied with the announcement featuring a black-and-white picture of an upside down Hamilton. (Source: Variety)
  • June 27, 2023
    • 10 Cloverfield Lane director Dan Trachtenberg is revealed to be directing one episode for the upcoming season of Stranger Things. The filmmaker previously helmed the Predator spin-off, Prey, as well as directing the pilot episode of Prime Video's The Boys. (Source: Collider)
  • August 8, 2023
    • The Duffer Brothers tease the importance Will has in the upcoming season, stating "[t]his emotional arc for him is what we feel is going to hopefully tie the whole series together." The character will also not only explore his sexuality, but ultimately come into "his own as a young man." (Source: Screen Rant)
  • September 11, 2023
    • Director Shawn Levy confirms he will direct at least one episode from the upcoming final season of Stranger Things. He has previously directed a number of episodes throughout the series including "Dear Billy" from season 4.
  • December 11, 2023
    • Following the conclusion of the Hollywood labour disputes, production on Stranger Things season 5 is reportedly set to begin in early January 2024. (Source: Variety)
  • January 9, 2024
    • Netflix confirms production on Stranger Things season 5 has officially begun with a post on X featuring the entire cast and crew. (Source: Netflix X)

Genres

Drama, Science-Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy, Horror

Cast

Millie Bobby Brown
Jane 'Eleven' Hopper
Finn Wolfhard
Mike Wheeler
Gaten Matarazzo
Dustin Henderson
Caleb McLaughlin
Lucas Sinclair
Noah Schnapp
Will Byers
David Harbour
Jim Hopper
Winona Ryder
Joyce Byers
Natalia Dyer
Nancy Wheeler
Charlie Heaton
Jonathan Byers
Joe Keery
Steve Harrington
Sadie Sink
Max Mayfield
Maya Hawke
Robin Buckley
Matthew Modine
Martin Brenner
Brett Gelman
Murray Bauman
Priah Ferguson
Erica Sinclair
Paul Reiser
Sam Owens