Stranger Things 5 is just around the corner, and everyone wants to know how the story of Eleven and her friends will end, and whether Vecna will finally be defeated. Netflix continues to reveal more details about the upcoming season of the series, and there are hints about a new villain that could haunt the residents of Hawkins. But who could it be? Here’s everything we know so far.
Who will be the new villain in Stranger Things 5?
In the first episode of the fourth season of the Netflix series, it’s revealed that Will has developed a new passion: drawing. Since moving to Lenora with Joyce and Eleven, Will has been creating illustrations that might be filled with hidden meaning.
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According to several fan theories, his drawings are connected to his experiences in the Upside Down and might even foreshadow the next major villain in the fifth season. This idea isn’t far-fetched, considering Will once drew the Mind Flayer before it actually appeared in the series.
One of his most striking illustrations from the past season shows a three-headed dragon battling his group of friends dressed in medieval armor, clearly referencing Dungeons & Dragons, the game they all love. Interestingly, the creature resembles Tiamat, the queen of evil dragons in the game, although she traditionally has five heads. If history repeats itself, Will’s drawing could be a warning: Hawkins might be facing a new threat as dangerous as the Mind Flayer.
Who is Tiamat in Stranger Things?
Tiamat is the ancient enemy of her brother Bahamut, the leader of the metallic dragons. Beyond their rivalry, she is known for her deep hatred of mortals. This fearsome creature has five heads, each a different color — red, green, blue, black, and white — representing the various species of chromatic dragons. Every head has its own unique abilities, making her a formidable threat. As if that weren’t enough, her tail ends in a venomous stinger, adding another deadly weapon to her already fearsome arsenal.
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 are a few regional release times:
- 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. ARTE
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro): 10:00 p.m. BRT
- Chile (Santiago): 10:00 p.m. CLST
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What will Stranger Things 5 be about?
In season five, Eleven is still on the run from the law, as she has been pursued by the U.S. government since part one. The final season will follow the protagonists’ fight against Vecna, the villain responsible for the devastating attacks in season four that left Max severely injured and hospitalized.
Throughout several episodes of the new season, viewers will see the characters’ efforts to defeat Vecna and restore the peace he shattered. So far, the Duffer brothers, creators of the series, have confirmed the following:
- The fifth season will take place entirely in Hawkins.
- Vecna will remain the main antagonist.
- Max, played by Sadie Sink, is not dead but remains in a coma. She has lost her sight and sustained multiple broken bones.
How many episodes will Stranger Things season 5 have?
The fifth season of Stranger Things will feature eight episodes:
- The Tracking
- The Disappearance of…
- The Turnbow Trap
- Spellcaster
- Jock Clash
- Escape from Camazotz
- The Bridge
- The Right Side Up
Stranger Things 5: Cast
The main cast of the series will return almost in full for the final season. Additionally, new characters will be introduced, although their roles remain under wraps. Here’s the confirmed 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
