A theatrical finale awaits Stranger Things Season 5

WEB DESK: Netflix has confirmed that Stranger Things will return for its fifth and final season in late 2025, marking the end of one of the streaming giant’s most iconic series. The final chapter of the sci-fi phenomenon will be released in three volumes, with the final episode receiving an exclusive theatrical premiere in the United States and Canada.

According to Netflix, the global rollout will begin with Volume 1 on November 27, 2025, followed by Volume 2 on December 26, 2025, and the series finale on January 1, 2026, with all episodes premiering simultaneously across time zones at 06:30 AM GMT.

In a first for the platform, Netflix has partnered with AMC Theatres to screen the finale in more than 350 cinemas across North America starting December 31, 2025, a day before its streaming debut. The Duffer Brothers, creators of the series, said this cinematic send-off fulfills their long-held wish to give fans a “big-screen farewell” to Hawkins. Tickets for the screenings will go on sale later this year.

Fans in the United Kingdom will also receive a special preview: O2 Priority and Cineworld will host early screenings of the first episode on November 24, 2025, three days ahead of the global launch. Over a thousand tickets will be offered through fan contests.

The final season promises to tie up every major storyline, with Hawkins facing its most dangerous battle yet as the horrors of the Upside Down reach their peak. The Duffer Brothers have described the ending as both “emotional and conclusive,” focusing on friendship, courage, and sacrifice.

With its multi-platform release and worldwide anticipation, Stranger Things 5 is set to deliver a historic farewell to one of television’s most beloved shows.

Will Eddie Munson return?

Creators Matt and Ross Duffer have confirmed that Joseph Quinn’s beloved character, Eddie Munson, will not return. Speaking to Empire, Matt Duffer said, “I love that Joe Quinn is toying with people! But no, he’s dead, fully under that ground.” Quinn’s breakout role in Season 4, where Eddie sacrificed himself to distract Vecna’s Demobats, made him a fan favorite, but the Duffers stressed that his story has definitively ended. They added that Quinn’s busy film schedule, including The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles films, leaves little room for a comeback. The Duffers also teased the introduction of Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay, a formidable government agent hunting Eleven. Season 5 will premiere in three volumes starting November 26, promising a cinematic and emotional conclusion to the acclaimed Netflix saga.