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Stranger Things: Stranger Things 5

  • 2025
  • 8 episodes

The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by rifts. Vecna has vanished and the government has placed the town under military quarantine, forcing Eleven back into hiding. To end this nightmare, they'll need everyone together, one last time.

Stranger Things 5 of Stranger Things premiered on November 26, 2025 and has 8 episodes, from "Chapter One: The Crawl" to "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up". The last episode aired on December 31, 2025.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1Chapter One: The CrawlAired November 26, 2025

    November, 1987. The gang evades the military to scour the Upside Down for Vecna — but fails to notice a threat lurking closer to home.

    • 1h 12m
    • Directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer
    • Written by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer

    Guest stars

    • Joe Chrest Ted Wheeler
    • Sherman Augustus Lt. Col. Jack Sullivan
    • Clayton Royal Johnson Andy
    • Emanuel Borria Sergeant Luis Ramirez
    • Alex Breaux Lieutenant Robert Akers
    • Jake Connelly Derek Turnbow
    • Luke Kokotek Young Will Byers
    • Tennison Barry High School Jock #1
  2. Episode 2Chapter Two: The Vanishing of...Aired November 26, 2025

    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.

    • 58m
    • Directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer
    • Written by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer

    Guest stars

    • Joe Chrest Ted Wheeler
    • Sherman Augustus Lt. Col. Jack Sullivan
    • Emanuel Borria Sergeant Luis Ramirez
    • Alex Breaux Lieutenant Robert Akers
    • Jake Connelly Derek Turnbow
    • Calista Craig Mary
    • Eden Stephens Debbie Miller
    • Gianlucca Gazzo Glenn
  3. Episode 3Chapter Three: The Turnbow TrapAired November 26, 2025

    Will gains unique insight into Vecna's next move, giving the crew an opportunity to set a trap. Holly explores her new surroundings.

    • 1h 10m
    • Directed by Frank Darabont
    • Written by Caitlin Schneiderhan

    Guest stars

    • Randy Havens Mr. Clarke
    • Sherman Augustus Lt. Col. Jack Sullivan
    • Alex Breaux Lieutenant Robert Akers
    • Jake Connelly Derek Turnbow
    • Calista Craig Mary
    • Hope Hynes Love Miss Harris
    • Chantell D. Christopher Doris
    • Carson Minniear Thomas
  4. Episode 4Chapter Four: SorcererAired November 26, 2025

    The military tightens its grip on the town. Mike, Lucas and Robin orchestrate a daring escape. El comes face-to-face with the enemy.

    • 1h 27m
    • Directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer
    • Written by Paul Dichter

    Guest stars

    • Linnea Berthelsen Kali
    • Sherman Augustus Lt. Col. Jack Sullivan
    • Emanuel Borria Sergeant Luis Ramirez
    • Alex Breaux Lieutenant Robert Akers
    • Jake Connelly Derek Turnbow
    • Luke Kokotek Young Will Byers
    • Calista Craig Mary
    • Hope Hynes Love Miss Harris
  5. Episode 5Chapter Five: Shock JockAired December 25, 2025

    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.

    • 1h 9m
    • Directed by Frank Darabont
    • Written by Curtis Gwinn

    Guest stars

    • Linnea Berthelsen Kali
    • Alex Breaux Lieutenant Robert Akers
    • Jake Connelly Derek Turnbow
    • Calista Craig Mary
    • Hope Hynes Love Miss Harris
    • Alyse Elna Lewis Wendy
    • Eden Stephens Debbie Miller
    • Olive Abercrombie Valerie
  6. Episode 6Chapter Six: Escape from CamazotzAired December 25, 2025

    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.

    • 1h 16m
    • Directed by Shawn Levy
    • Written by Kate Trefry

    Guest stars

    • Christi Waldon Marissa
    • Linnea Berthelsen Kali
    • Randy Havens Mr. Clarke
    • Chantell D. Christopher Doris
    • Amybeth McNulty Vickie
    • Frederick Koehler Scientist
    • Boone Platt MP OFFICER #3
    • Kevin Dorman MP OFFICER #4
  7. Episode 7Chapter Seven: The BridgeAired December 25, 2025

    On the anniversary of Will's disappearance, the party reunites to prepare for a battle with world-altering implications.

    • 1h 7m
    • Directed by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer and Shawn Levy
    • Written by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer

    Guest stars

    • Linnea Berthelsen Kali
    • Randy Havens Mr. Clarke
    • Sherman Augustus Lt. Col. Jack Sullivan
    • Alex Breaux Lieutenant Robert Akers
    • Jake Connelly Derek Turnbow
    • Calista Craig Mary
    • Alyse Elna Lewis Wendy
    • Eden Stephens Debbie Miller
  8. Episode 8Chapter Eight: The Rightside UpAired December 31, 2025

    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.

    • 2h 9m
    • Directed by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer
    • Written by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer

    Guest stars

    • Linnea Berthelsen Kali
    • Randy Havens Mr. Clarke
    • Sydney Bullock Stacey
    • Catherine Curtin Claudia Henderson
    • Karen Ceesay Mrs. Sinclair
    • Arnell Powell Mr. Sinclair
    • Joe Chrest Ted Wheeler
    • Clayton Royal Johnson Andy

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