Stranger Things season 5: Release date, spoilers, cast, news and trailers

 When does Stranger Things 5 come out? Creators Matt and Ross Duffer have now confirmed that season 5 will be the end of the Netflix series.

Stranger Things fans, it's official – Stranger Things 5 has finally been confirmed as the final season of the Netflix series.

In a statement alongside the release date for Stranger Things 4, the show’s creators, the Duffer brothers, said: "Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things. At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but — as you’ll soon see for yourselves — we are now hurtling towards our finale. Season 4 will be the penultimate season; season 5 will be the last."

The latest news about Stranger Things 5?

Writing on season 5 has officially begun, as of August 2nd.

Filming will reportedly begin at some point in 2023, which means a 2024 release date is likely.

Season 5's storyline will also take place entirely in Hawkins, with Will Byers as the main focus.

Season 5 will echo the vibe of season 1, but on a much bigger scale.

Season 5 will reportedly feature no new characters, according to the Duffer brothers.

But when will it be released? What will in happen in season 5? And who will be returning to the cast? Look, we know it's a loooong way off but, here's everything we know about Stranger Things season 5 so fa sor...

When does Stranger Things 5 come out on Netflix?

Stranger things season 5: Everything we know about the final season

Stranger things season 5: Everything we know about the final season. Picture: Netflix

Will there be a Stranger Things 5?

Yes, Stranger Things 5 is happening – and it will be the final season.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ross Duffer previously said: "Season four won’t be the end. We know what the end is, and we know when it is. [The pandemic] has given us time to look ahead, figure out what is best for the show. Starting to fill that out gave us a better idea of how long we need to tell that story."

It sounds like the Duffer brothers are confident that they can deliver another iconic season of the show, which is a really great sign considering how incredible season 4 was.