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Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 trailer breakdown: Danger looms over Hawkins as Vecna plans to create a ‘new world’

The trailer for the second installment of Stranger Things season 5 was released on Monday, Dec. 15. Read on to know more.
posted by Sudipta Sinha
Tuesday 12/16/2025 at 1:55AM EST
  • A scene from Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 (Image via X/@Stranger_Things)
    A scene from Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 (Image via X/@Stranger_Things)

    The residents of Hawkins, Indiana, are preparing for one final confrontation with Vecna as Netflix unveiled a new trailer teasing the ultimate showdown in Stranger Things season 5 Volume 2. Volume 1 of the final season is already streaming, while Volume 2, consisting of three new episodes, will release at 5 p.m. PT on Christmas Day.

    The series finale will debut simultaneously in theaters and on Netflix at 5 p.m. PT on New Year’s Eve. Set in the fall of 1987, the official logline reveals that Hawkins has been deeply scarred by the opening of the Rifts, uniting the heroes with a single mission: find and kill Vecna. 

    However, Vecna has disappeared, leaving his plans and location unknown. As the government places Hawkins under military quarantine and intensifies its pursuit of Eleven, she is forced back into hiding. With the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaching, a familiar sense of dread returns, signaling that an even darker and deadlier threat looms. To end the nightmare once and for all, the entire group must stand together for one last battle. 

    Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things is produced by Upside Down Pictures and 21 Laps Entertainment, with the Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen serving as executive producers. The ensemble cast includes David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Maya Hawke and Linda Hamilton.

    What is seen in the Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 trailer?

    The trailer opens with a somber exchange between Will Byers and his mother Joyce, as Will tells her, almost questioning himself, “We failed. We never stood a chance,” to which Joyce firmly responds that the fight is far from over.

    The footage suggests that the heroes are about to uncover disturbing truths about the Upside Down, with a visibly shaken Dustin admitting that everything they believed about it has been completely wrong. Despite the growing fear, the group’s resolve remains strong, underscored by a heartfelt moment between Dustin and Steve as they vow to face death together if it comes to that. 

    Meanwhile, Eleven seeks out Eight, who has relocated, desperately asking for her help in tracking down and killing Vecna. The trailer showcases Vecna in both his human and monstrous forms, along with the return of terrifying Demogorgons, signaling that the threat is escalating. 

    Viewers also catch brief but striking glimpses of Max and Holly, who emerge from their hiding place and step through a mysterious floating doorway in the middle of a field, with their destination left unknown. Overall, the trailer emphasizes the rising stakes, shocking revelations and unbreakable bonds between the characters as they prepare for a final, perilous confrontation.

    How to watch Stranger Things season 5?

    Stranger Things season 5 streams exclusively on Netflix, with Vol. 1 already available and Vol. 2 releasing at 5 p.m. PT on Christmas Day, followed by the series finale at 5 p.m. PT on New Year’s Eve.

    To watch, users need a Netflix subscription: The Standard with Ads plan is $7.99/month, the Standard (ad-free) plan is $17.99/month, and the Premium plan (4K UHD streaming, up to four screens) is $24.99/month.

    Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from the world of movies and TV shows.

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