The Duffer Brothers admitStranger Thingsseason 5’s plan isn’t finalized yet, explaining that a 2025 release window is still “quite the push.” Netflix has announced thatStranger Thingsseason 5will be released in 2025, with the eight-episode season marking the end of the popular sci-fi horror mystery on the platform. Filming began on June 21, 2025 and wrapped on June 20, 2025, the year-long production schedule indicating just how massive the last episodes of the series are going to be. Its return also marks over three years since season 4, whose final episodes arrived August 17, 2025.
However, speaking withVariety, the Duffer brothers admittedStranger Thingsseason 5’s planned 2025 release window isn’t set in stone, despite previous confirmation of when it would be released. Matt Duffer said the pair will be deciding on an exact release date with Netflix soon, stating that, despite hopes of a release this year, doing so would be “quite the push.” Ross Duffer reflected on the “tight” timetable for season 4, hoping the final episodes won’t be as hectic. Check out what the series creators had to say below:
Matt Duffer:A lot of it hasn’t been decided, in terms of exactly the release dates and cadence. That’s one reason I’m not allowed to talk about it. We’re getting on a call in about a couple weeks about it. I just know it was very important for us and Netflix that we get it out this year. But even that is quite the push.
Ross Duffer:[We’re] working as fast as we possibly can. Even Season 4, we cut that so tight. We were dropping in visual effects shots the day after the launch! So hopefully we’ll be a little more on schedule this year…now it’s just sort of climbing up another hill as we head towards finally finishing this.
What The Duffer Brothers' Statement Means For Stranger Things Season 5
Will The Show Really End This Year?
Stranger Thingsseason 4 endedwith the Upside Down starting to make its way into Hawkins, with Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and other core characters watching it unfold.Season 5 will feature an 18-month time jump, although the extent of both worlds merging together is currently unclear. The last episodes will feature the group’s final confrontation with Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) while finishing off their character stories in the process. Given the long wait, it makes sense for Netflix to want to push the final season for a 2025 release.
Stranger Things Season 5 Reveals An Unexpected Eleven Twist After Season 4’s Cliffhanger
Netflix’s new teaser for their upcoming releases in 2025 includes a new hint at Stranger Things season 5’s story, which has a big Eleven twist.
However, with filming happening over the course of a full year, there’s clearly a lot for season 5 to cover,with the Duffer brothers wanting to ensure the last episodes are perfect.Thecast ofStranger Thingshave already teased some long episodes and an emotion-heavy finale, making it sensible as to why the release date could be pushed back. But Netflix’s announcement that it’s coming in 2025 indicates they don’t want to push off the new season any longer, meaning a timeline might need to be in place for a quick release regardless.
Our Take On Stranger Things Season 5’s Possible Release Delay
The Show Is Likely Still On Track For 2025
Although the Duffer brothers aren’t certainStranger Thingsseason 5 will be ready before 2025 is over, Netflix’s official announcement for its release means there’s likely to be a push for this year. Extending the release window for a four-year gap between seasons wouldn’t be ideal, especially when the series only has eight episodes left before it’s over. Even though a push into 2026 could still happen, the delay would clearly be worthwhile, given the final season needs to stick the landing to offer a satisfying conclusion.
