WafricNews | June 2, 2025

LOS ANGELES - After nearly a decade of mind-bending twists, retro horror, and interdimensional battles, Netflix’s flagship sci-fi series Stranger Things is preparing for its final curtain call — and fans can finally mark their calendars.

In a bold move befitting one of the world’s most-watched shows, the fifth and final season will be released in three volumes. The streaming giant announced that:

The reveal came during Netflix’s Tudum 2025: The Live Event, a global fan celebration that lit up social media over the weekend. In a surprise appearance, Stranger Things stars Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, and Finn Wolfhard took the stage, sharing heartfelt memories of growing up on set since the show first premiered in 2016. Co-stars Millie Bobby Brown and Gaten Matarazzo also joined via video.

Global pop icon Lady Gaga, who stunned the crowd with a performance at the event, will also appear in Wednesday Season 2 — another highly anticipated Netflix production.

Fans have waited since 2022, when Season 4 introduced the chilling villain Vecna, for a continuation of the saga. The extended delay was largely due to the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes in 2023, which pushed back production timelines across the industry.

Filming for the final season began in early 2024 and wrapped up in December. According to the show’s creators, Ross and Matt Duffer, the production was anything but small-scale.

Matt Duffer added that the shoot was emotionally intense:

The final season will see the return of fan favorites including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Matthew Modine. Breakout stars Sadie Sink, Priah Ferguson, Maya Hawke, and Joseph Quinn are also returning.

And in a surprise casting twist, legendary Terminator star Linda Hamilton will appear in Season 5 — further raising anticipation for what promises to be a historic television sendoff.

Stranger Things became more than just a series — it became a cultural wave. Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, the show follows a group of teens battling supernatural forces from the mysterious “Upside Down.” Its dark ‘80s aesthetic, compelling characters, and nostalgic soundtrack helped turn it into one of Netflix’s biggest-ever hits.

To date, the series has won 12 Primetime Emmy Awards and captured imaginations worldwide, from Lagos to London, Johannesburg to Jakarta.

As the countdown to November begins, fans across the globe are preparing for the final ride into the Upside Down — and WafricNews will be right there with them.


By WafricNews Desk.