Stranger Things 5 Drops Explosive Trailer as Hawkins Braces for Its Final Battle

Stranger Things 5 releases a high-stakes trailer as Hawkins faces its last battle, setting up the show’s most intense season yet.

Stranger Things 5 is officially gearing up for its last stand. Netflix has released the highly anticipated trailer for Season 5, Volume 1, and the footage sends Hawkins straight into its darkest chapter. The first four episodes arrive November 26, picking up in the fall of 1987 as the town still reels from the massive Rifts that tore through it at the end of Season 4.

Fans got their first look at the new season during the Netflix x CicLAvia One Last Ride event in Los Angeles, where the trailer premiered in front of a cheering crowd. The tone is immediate and urgent. There is no slow return to everyday life this time, only chaos. The characters are thrown straight into the aftermath of their defeat, and the supernatural threat grows stronger by the minute.

One of the standout moments features Dustin, Jonathan, Mike, and Steve pushing the WSQK van into overdrive as they tear through a glowing red portal. The shot is bold, dramatic, and loaded with meaning for longtime fans who have been following the Upside Down since the series launched in 2016. The group’s mission is clear. Dustin insists that Vecna must be stopped, and his determination carries a weight the trailer makes impossible to miss.

The action intensifies as flying Demogorgons burst from the ground, signaling that Hawkins is facing an entirely different kind of battle. Ross Duffer has explained that Season 5 picks up right where the characters were left emotionally and physically. The story leaves no room for calm before the storm. It begins in the thick of the fight.

Netflix is rolling out the final season in stages, making the experience feel even bigger for fans. Volume 1 drops November 26, with the next three episodes arriving on Christmas, and the finale closing out the year on New Year’s Eve.

To build excitement around the release, Netflix is creating immersive fan experiences that highlight iconic Stranger Things elements. Pop-ups, themed rides, screenings, and outdoor installations give audiences a chance to relive their favorite moments, snap photos with show-inspired sets, and connect with other fans who have grown up with Hawkins. The events offer a celebration of the show’s legacy as it prepares to take its final bow.