The premiere of Stranger Things 5 is getting closer, and we have good news for you: the Duffer Brothers, creators of the popular Netflix series, confirmed that the post-production process for the first two episodes of the final season has been completed. But that’s not all—they also addressed a question fans have been asking for some time: Will Eleven disappear? Here’s what they said.
What will happen to Eleven in Stranger Things 5?
With Hawkins on the brink of collapse and Vecna still posing a terrifying threat, Eleven’s fate remains one of the most unsettling mysteries. Millie Bobby Brown, who has portrayed Eleven since the first season, has hinted that her character will have an emotional, possibly tragic ending.
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In January, Netflix shocked fans by posting an image of a missing person poster featuring Eleven (under the name Jane Hopper), offering a reward for her… dead or alive. According to the poster, she disappeared in June 1986, and the new season takes place in the fall of 1987—meaning her whereabouts have been unknown for over a year.
But is she really missing? The second episode specifically addresses the disappearance of someone—could it be her or someone else? Fan theories abound, with some speculating it could also be Holly Wheeler, Mike and Nancy’s younger sister. However, the Duffer Brothers have already responded to this mystery.
Regarding this, the series creators simply said: “Yes, yes, do you think you know who it is?”, suggesting that things are not as they seem, so the final season promises many surprises.
When does Stranger Things 5 premiere?
Stranger Things 5 will arrive on the streaming platform in three parts: the first on November 26, 2025, the second on December 25, and the third on December 31.
What time does Stranger Things 5 premiere?
The series will premiere at different times depending on the country. Here’s the schedule for some regions:
- United States (Los Angeles): 5:00 p.m. PST
- Canada (Vancouver, BC): 5:00 p.m. PST
- Mexico (Mexico City): 7:00 p.m. CST
- United States (New York): 8:00 p.m. EST
- Colombia (Bogotá): 8:00 p.m. COT
- Argentina (Buenos Aires): 10:00 p.m. ART
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): 10:00 p.m. BRT
- Chile (Santiago): 10:00 p.m. CLST
What will Stranger Things 5 be about?
In the fifth season, Eleven remains on the run from authorities, as she has been pursued by the U.S. government since the first part. The story will continue with the group of protagonists fighting against Vecna, the fearsome villain responsible for the devastating attacks of season four, which left Max gravely injured—comatose, blind, and with multiple fractures.
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Throughout several episodes, viewers will see the characters face Vecna in a desperate attempt to restore the peace lost since his arrival. The Duffer Brothers have revealed some key details: all the action this season will take place in Hawkins, Vecna will remain the main antagonist, and although Max is still alive, her condition is critical.
Stranger Things 5: cast
The main series cast will return almost in full for this final season. Additionally, there will be new characters joining the story, although their roles remain under wraps. Here’s the cast:
- Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven)
- Finn Wolfhard (Mike)
- Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin)
- Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas)
- Noah Schnapp (Will)
- Sadie Sink (Max)
- David Harbour (Hopper)
- Winona Ryder (Joyce)
- Natalia Dyer (Nancy)
- Charlie Heaton (Jonathan)
- Joe Keery (Steve)
- Maya Hawke (Robin)
- Priah Ferguson (Erica)
- Cara Buono (Karen)
- Brett Gelman (Murray)
- Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna)
- Linda Hamilton
- Amybeth McNulty
- Nell Fisher
- Jake Connelly
- Alex Breaux
