The wait is almost over for Stranger Things fans. The Stranger Things season 5 trailer release date has been revealed and it is set to drop sooner than expected.

Fans have been waiting for more than three years to get a glimpse of Season 5. Despite the long wait, Netflix has kept most of the details under wraps. But things are set to change as a wave of new content is coming in the next few days.

Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer Release Date

As reported earlier, the trailer for the final season was rumored to debut in July. There have been many speculations about Stranger Things 5 trailer release date. Now, new evidence points to a confirmed release date along with more details.

Yesterday, the official Stranger Things broadcast channel on Instagram suddenly became active, sharing a cryptic post that reads, “scanning for signal…”. The last time the channel shared a message was on May 30. Just a day after the official teaser, along with release dates was released.

Fans also pointed out that the Stranger Things YouTube channel has uploaded a season 5 playlist. Adding to the excitement, Ross Duffer recently uploaded a picture on Instagram with the caption “On the mix stage”. The image featured a screen displaying the words, “THE FINAL SEASON”.

With all the signs pointing in the same direction, it’s safe to say that Season 5 hype is officially back. Just last week, a reliable leaker on Reddit shared the details and release date for the trailer. Today, another well-known insider DanielRPK has also confirmed the same release date.

The multiple reports have now confirmed that Stranger Things season 5 trailer will debut on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The trailer is expected to run approximately 2 minutes and 35 seconds. The official poster from season 5 will also be released in the next couple of days.

This date also marks the 9th anniversary of Stranger Things as season 1 premiered on July 15, 2016. To celebrate the milestone, Netflix will likely debut the new trailer. It would be a full-circle moment for the die-hard fans.

Stranger Things 5 Trailer Details

There have been several Stranger Things 5 leaks in the last couple of months. Recently, a Reddit user leaked intriguing details about the upcoming trailer. Since this source was also right about release dates before the official announcements, it adds weight to his claim.

Here are some details from the upcoming Stranger Things 5 trailer.

• The Mindflayer and the Demogorgons are back in Hawkins.

• Vecna returns to Hawkins through a new portal within the military base.

• A new character named Derek appears to have supernatural powers. In one scene, an unknown person (not Eleven) uses force push on a bus.

• Max is not seen in the trailer except in one emotional scene where Lucas is crying beside her.

• Eleven and Mike are shown together. Eleven is wearing a wetsuit, similar to the ones used during her void scenes in earlier seasons.

• Karen Wheeler and Holly Wheeler are hiding in a bathtub, likely from a Demogorgon.

• Nancy is shown with blood on her hands, crying as she tries to wash them.

With the cryptic messages and new updates, it looks like Netflix has started the promotional campaign for the final season. If the trailer is any indication, we are in for an epic and emotional final chapter in Hawkins.

Meanwhile, Finn Wolfhard confirmed yesterday that he appears in the last scene of the series. Fans are already speculating about what this final moment could reveal.

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