Fans of Stranger Things can get an early look at the final season very soon. Netflix will release the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 in a special online event, giving everyone a sneak peek before the full season arrives.
The preview is part of a larger virtual watch party happening on November 6, 2025, which is known to fans as Stranger Things Day. This date marks the anniversary of Will Byers’ disappearance in the first season. The live event will include cast interviews and other surprises leading up to the debut of the opening scene.
How to Watch the Sneak Peek
To watch the first five minutes of Stranger Things 5, fans need to RSVP for a virtual event on Netflix’s official Tudum website. The event is scheduled for November 6 at 8:00 PM ET. After registering, viewers can join the live stream from the event page.
The schedule for the global watch party is set to include three main parts. It will begin with a countdown featuring interactive games and fan polls. Next, hosts will conduct live interviews with the Stranger Things 5 cast and creators from the red carpet of the season’s world premiere in Los Angeles. The event will culminate with the exclusive streaming of the season’s first five minutes.
Netflix recommends that viewers use a high-quality internet connection for the best experience and join the stream a few minutes early to avoid any technical issues. The stream will be available in English.
The Final Season Release Schedule
Stranger Things 5 will be released in three distinct volumes, a strategy designed to stretch out the final chapter of the beloved series.
The release schedule is as follows:
- Volume 1: Arrives on November 26, 2025, and includes the first four episodes.
- Volume 2: Debuts on December 25, 2025, and includes the next three episodes.
- The Finale: Premieres on December 31, 2025. The two-hour concluding episode, titled “The Rightside Up,” will be shown in over 350 theaters across the US and Canada in addition to streaming on Netflix.
What to Expect in the Final Season
The fifth season will conclude the story that began in the small town of Hawkins. The plot is expected to pick up immediately after the events of the Season 4 finale, which saw the terrifying Upside Down breaking through into the real world. The main characters will face their biggest challenge yet in an all-out battle to save their town and the world from Vecna’s forces.
The show’s creators, The Duffer Brothers, have teased that the final season was planned years in advance. They have described the production as their most challenging yet, with one episode being called “the most logistically insane shoot of our lives.” They have also confirmed that the ending will be definitive, providing a clear conclusion to the story.
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