Netflix suffered a major security breach, resulting in the leak of crucial details from Stranger Things season 5.

Over the past few days, the internet has been buzzing about the new Stranger Things leak. This is a huge blow for Netflix, as it has exposed key information from the highly anticipated final season—information that had been tightly guarded until now. Let’s take a closer look at what the leaks have revealed.

Netflix Suffers a Stranger Things Season 5 Leak

The leak first came to light when images from Stranger Things 5 began circulating online. It was later discovered that the breach occurred on Netflix’s internal platform, which was designed to share production assets with third-party vendors for merchandising. The platform required specific credentials to access, but someone managed to gain entry and extract sensitive material.

The identity of the leaker remains unknown, and it is unclear whether they had authorized access or if it was a full-fledged hack. In response, Netflix has started legal actions against the hacker for sharing copyrighted material. They are also filing DMCA takedown requests to remove the leaked content from the internet.

What Was Revealed in the Stranger Things 5 Leak?

Warning: Minor spoilers ahead for Stranger Things 5

More than 400 assets from Stranger Things 5 were accessed and downloaded from the internal platform. The leaker then shared a document containing around 90 pages of confidential information. After analyzing the document, we can confirm that it included:

• Images from the upcoming season
• Season 5 posters
• Character guides
• Artwork and logos from artists collaborating with Netflix
• Key plotlines for major characters
• Select dialogues from the final season

It also suggests that Stranger Things 5 will introduce a new monster, and episode 2 is titled “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler.” However, we will not be sharing any copyrighted material from the leak.

Here are a couple of new potential scoops for #StrangerThings5:

– Robin and Steve are running the new WSQK radio station.

– Vecna, in his human form, goes by the name “Mr. Whatsit.”

– Murray is working undercover at Bradley’s using the alias “Austin.”

– Karen Wheeler has… pic.twitter.com/ilKWMQOYqG

— Stranger Things News (@UpsideDownScoop) February 20, 2025

Stranger Things Season 5 Release Date

According to the leak, Stranger Things 5 will be released in two parts:

• Volume 1: October 10, 2025
• Volume 2: November 27, 2025

Interestingly, this aligns with the previous discovery by a user who decoded the Netflix API that featured the season 5 release date.

Despite filming wrapping up in December 2024, Netflix has yet to release any official promos for Stranger Things 5. Fans have been growing impatient, with many expressing frustration over the lack of updates. While some were excited to finally get some information about the final season, others expressed their concerns about the impact of such a massive leak.

Nonetheless, it seems that this is the perfect time for Netflix to release the Stranger Things 5 trailer.