Stranger Things: Season 5

2025 · 8 episodes · ★ 7.5

Stranger Things 5

What Season 5 of Stranger Things

Hawkins is under military quarantine in November 1987. Soldiers control the town while the group of friends searches for Vecna, a villain hiding in the Upside Down. The government is hunting Eleven, the girl with psychokinetic powers. Soon Holly Wheeler disappears after having visions of the enemy, and the danger draws closer to home. It's the anniversary of Will's disappearance, and the friends come together to face the threat once and for all.

8episodes

Nov 26, 2025Aired

Dec 31, 2025final episode

10.5 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 Chapter One: The Crawl
Nov 26, 2025 · 72 min · ★ 8.5
November, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a threat lurking closer to home.
Directing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Writing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Starring: Joe Chrest, Sherman Augustus, Clayton Royal Johnson, Emanuel Borria
5x02 Chapter Two: The Vanishing of...
Nov 26, 2025 · 58 min · ★ 7.6
After a vicious attack at the Wheeler home, Mike and Nancy confront the cost of secrecy, while El and Hopper embark on a rescue mission.
Directing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Writing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Starring: Joe Chrest, Sherman Augustus, Emanuel Borria, Alex Breaux
5x03 Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap
Nov 26, 2025 · 70 min · ★ 7.7
Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.
Directing: Frank Darabont · Writing: Caitlin Schneiderhan · Starring: Randy Havens, Sherman Augustus, Alex Breaux, Jake Connelly
5x04 Chapter Four: Sorcerer Mid-Season Finale
Nov 26, 2025 · 87 min · ★ 8.4
The military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with the enemy.
Directing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Writing: Paul Dichter · Starring: Linnea Berthelsen, Sherman Augustus, Emanuel Borria, Alex Breaux
5x05 Chapter Five: Shock Jock
Dec 25, 2025 · 69 min · ★ 7.4
The gang hatches an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind. Tensions flare during a search of the Upside Down's Hawkins Lab.
Directing: Frank Darabont · Writing: Curtis Gwinn · Starring: Linnea Berthelsen, Alex Breaux, Jake Connelly, Calista Craig
5x06 Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz
Dec 25, 2025 · 76 min · ★ 7.1
As Holly and Max fight to escape Vecna's mind, El must find a way into Will's. Joyce wrestles with guilt. Jonathan and Nancy face a turning point.
Directing: Shawn Levy · Writing: Kate Trefry · Starring: Christi Waldon, Linnea Berthelsen, Randy Havens, Chantell D. Christopher
5x07 Chapter Seven: The Bridge
Dec 25, 2025 · 67 min · ★ 6.0
On the anniversary of Will's disappearance, the party reunites to prepare for a battle with world-altering implications.
Directing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Writing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Starring: Linnea Berthelsen, Randy Havens, Sherman Augustus, Alex Breaux
5x08 Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up Season Finale
Dec 31, 2025 · 129 min · ★ 7.0
As Vecna prepares to destroy the world as we know it, the party must put everything on the line to defeat him once and for all.
Directing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Writing: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer · Starring: Linnea Berthelsen, Randy Havens, Sydney Bullock, Catherine Curtin