Netflix has released the first official teaser for the highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things, coinciding with the ninth anniversary of the show’s debut.

The Emmy-winning sci-fi horror drama, created by the Duffer Brothers, premiered in 2016 and became a cultural phenomenon, redefining Netflix’s position in the streaming landscape. Nearly a decade later, the series prepares to close its story with what promises to be its most intense chapter yet.

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According to the official synopsis, the season picks up in the fall of 1987:

“Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal — find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding.”

The teaser delivers ominous visuals and fleeting glimpses of familiar faces, including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Joe Keery, and Sadie Sink. New cast additions include Linda Hamilton, best known for her iconic role in Terminator. Irish actress Amybeth McNulty also returns as Vickie, joining the ensemble for the final showdown.

While the teaser stirs excitement, fans will have to wait: the season will be released in three parts on November 25, December 25, and December 31, 2025.

With Hawkins under quarantine and darkness looming, the countdown to the last battle has officially begun.