Mumbai– Netflix’s iconic series “Stranger Things” is all set to conclude its epic journey with Season 5, releasing in three parts during November and December 2025. The season, set in autumn 1987, sees Hawkins severely affected by the Upside Down rifts, as the team embarks on a mission to locate and eliminate the mysteriously missing Vecna. Returning to Hawkins, the season promises the same deep connection fans experienced in earlier seasons, with stakes higher than ever.
Season 5 has reportedly become one of the most expensive web series in history, with a per-episode budget of $50–60 million (₹443–532 crore). Reports suggest an average of $58 million (≈₹514 crore) per episode, making it comparable to “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.” The entire season’s budget is estimated at $480 million (≈₹4,261 crore), dwarfing the Season 4 budget of $30 million (≈₹266 crore) per episode.
The season will feature 8 episodes, with the first four releasing on November 26, the next three on December 25, and the final episode on December 31. Each episode runs between 90 minutes to two hours, delivering a cinematic experience.
Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, Season 5 stars Winona Ryder, Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, and Gaten Matarazzo. Across its five seasons, the series comprises 42 episodes, cementing “Stranger Things” as a flagship series for Netflix, rivaling the popularity of shows like “Game of Thrones” and “Star Wars” spin-offs. Fans eagerly await the Season 5 premiere on November 26, 2025.
