Netflix starts Stranger Things Day with the first 5 minutes of the final season live on Tudum

Netflix promotes Stranger Things Day this Thursday, November 6, 2025, with live broadcast on the Tudum website from 10pm Brasília time. The event takes place in Los Angeles and reveals the first five minutes of the opening episode of the fifth and final season of the series. Global fans access the virtual premiere, which includes announcements about the animated spin-off and promotional events.

The initiative celebrates the end of filming for the final season, set in 1987 in the fictional town of Hawkins. Central characters face threats from the Rifts and the search for Vecna, under military quarantine imposed by the government.

Main highlights of the day:

• Showing of the opening minutes of the episode “The Crawl”.
• New images and details from the spin-off “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85”.
• Countdown from the fictional radio station WSQK.
• Invitations to global events for the “One Last Adventure” campaign.

Something survived in ’85.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, a new adventure in animation, coming to Netflix in 2026 pic.twitter.com/bHKx9eCPhF

— Netflix (@netflix) November 6, 2025

Official synopsis reveals tension in Hawkins

The plot of the fifth season unfolds in the fall of 1987, when the Rifts continue to affect the city of Hawkins. The heroes gather to locate Vecna, who disappeared after previous events, leaving clues about his objectives.

The government imposes strict quarantine, forcing Eleven to return to a clandestine life. The approaching anniversary of Will Byers’ disappearance reignites old fears in the community.

The narrative emphasizes the need for a final alliance to defeat the growing darkness, more intense than in past seasons.

Release structure divides season into volumes

The fifth season of Stranger Things premieres in three parts on Netflix, adapting the format to maximize viewer engagement. Volume 1 arrives on November 26, 2025, with the first four episodes lasting between 54 and 83 minutes.

Volume 2 follows on December 25th, covering intermediate episodes that delve deeper into the confrontation with Vecna. The final episode premieres on December 31, available simultaneously in more than 350 theaters in the United States and Canada.

This division allows for themed breaks, aligned with the festive calendar, and includes theatrical exhibitions for the closing. The titles of the initial episodes have been released, with “The Crawl” as the opening.

The strategy reflects adjustments based on feedback from previous seasons, prioritizing global accessibility.

Animated spin-off expands universe between seasons

“Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” appears as an animated series, set between the second and third seasons of the original production. Developed by EricRobles and Flying Bark Productions, the plot explores events in Indiana during 1985, focusing on secondary characters.

The teaser released at the event features stylized visuals, mixing sci-fi and horror in a cartoon format. The premiere is scheduled for 2026 on Netflix, with short episodes to attract varied audiences.

This expansion maintains the tone of the franchise, incorporating supernatural elements without changing the main line.

Global events connect fans to the final campaign

Netflix organizes the “One Last Adventure” tour to celebrate the end of the series, with stops in several cities. São Paulo hosts the event on November 23, 2025, including panels with voice actors and special screenings.

Other locations, such as Los Angeles and New York, have already confirmed similar activities, with a focus on virtual interactions for remote regions.

The campaign distributes exclusive merchandise such as posters and Hawkins-themed collectibles.

Details of the virtual premiere at Tudum

The Tudum website broadcasts the preview live, requiring prior registration to access. The red carpet in Los Angeles brings together the full cast, including Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard, alongside creators the Duffer Brothers.

The session begins with speeches about the legacy of the series, which has accumulated more than 1 billion hours watched globally since 2016.