Netflix has announced the release schedule for the fifth and final season of its hit sci-fi series Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers.
According to Variety, the concluding chapter will arrive in three parts; Part 1 premieres on November 26, Part 2 on December 25, and the series finale drops on December 31.
All core cast members are returning for the final instalment, including Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington) and others.
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Season 4, released in two volumes in May and July 2022, featured lengthy episodes, all over an hour, culminating in a dramatic battle in the Upside Down.
Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) died a hero’s death, Vecna was weakened but not defeated, and Max was left in a coma.
Sadie Sink offered a cryptic hint about her role in Season 5, saying, “They love having me run. That’s all I’ll say.”
Matt Duffer confirmed, “She’s going to play a part in the season.”
Duffer added, “But we don’t want to reveal how that’s possible.” Matt continued, “Right, because she’s in a coma… We did film a scene the other day with her that was just absolutely heartbreaking. I don’t know how she hits those notes.”