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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99Subscribe now Best Netflix Movies Best movies on Disney Plus Movie Release Dates Best Netflix Shows Recommended reading Supernatural Shows First Stranger Things season 5 trailer teases the final battle from hell – and judging by the blood, it's clear only some of the Hawkins gang are making it out alive Sci-Fi Shows Stranger Things season 5 is coming in three parts this holiday season – and a terrifying first look at Netflix Tudum teases the highest stakes yet Sci-Fi Shows Stranger Things season 5 first look revealed some new characters, and fans are debating what it means for the Netflix show Sci-Fi Shows Netflix has finally revealed the title of Stranger Things' animated spin-off – and we're already gearing ourselves up to face the Mind Flayer again Sci-Fi Shows After 10 years, Stranger Things star David Harbour is more than ready to say goodbye to his character Jim Hopper: "How much more story is there?" Sci-Fi Shows Stranger Things star confirms they were in the "last thing" filmed for season 5, giving us a better idea of who survives until the final season's last moments Animated Shows Stranger Things spin-off showrunner reveals the '80s animated series that was his "north star" when making the new Netflix show Entertainment Sci-Fi Shows Stranger Things Stranger Things creator says the latest season 5 trailer is basically spoiler-free because it's "mostly" Volume 1 and "just barely scratches the surface" Emily Garbutt 17 July 2025 "Don’t worry about spoilers" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Netflix) The first trailer for Stranger Things season 5 may have just dropped, but you don't have to worry about it giving much away – it mostly just features footage from the first third of the new season, according to the show's co-creator. "Don’t worry about spoilers – this teaser pulls from every episode except 7, but it’s mostly Volume One and just barely scratches the surface," Ross Duffer wrote on Instagram. And he's right, the new teaser really doesn't give that much away. It does show the time jump to the latest batch of episodes, which puts us in the fall of 1987, with Hawkins now under military quarantine as Mike and the gang prepare for their final battle against Vecna. You may like First Stranger Things season 5 trailer teases the final battle from hell – and judging by the blood, it's clear only some of the Hawkins gang are making it out alive Stranger Things season 5 is coming in three parts this holiday season – and a terrifying first look at Netflix Tudum teases the highest stakes yet Stranger Things season 5 first look revealed some new characters, and fans are debating what it means for the Netflix show Beyond that, we have the official synopsis to go off, which reads as follows: "Scarred by the opening of the Rifts, our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished – his whereabouts and plans unknown. As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming – and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they've faced before. To end this nightmare, they'll need everyone – the full party – standing together, one last time." The final season will consist of eight episodes, but will be released in three volumes. The first part arrives in time for Thanksgiving, with the second and third installments following on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Sadie Sink, Winona Ryder, and David Harbour are all returning for round five, along with a few new faces – including Terminator star Linda Hamilton. Stranger Things season 5 Volume One arrives on Netflix on November 26. In the meantime, check out our guide to the other best Netflix shows to add to your watchlist. See more TV Shows News Streaming Services Emily Garbutt Social Links Navigation Entertainment Writer I’m an Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering everything film and TV-related across the Total Film and SFX sections. I help bring you all the latest news and also the occasional feature too. I’ve previously written for publications like HuffPost and i-D after getting my NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. First Stranger Things season 5 trailer teases the final battle from hell – and judging by the blood, it's clear only some of the Hawkins gang are making it out alive Stranger Things season 5 is coming in three parts this holiday season – and a terrifying first look at Netflix Tudum teases the highest stakes yet Stranger Things season 5 first look revealed some new characters, and fans are debating what it means for the Netflix show Netflix has finally revealed the title of Stranger Things' animated spin-off – and we're already gearing ourselves up to face the Mind Flayer again After 10 years, Stranger Things star David Harbour is more than ready to say goodbye to his character Jim Hopper: "How much more story is there?" 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