- Entertainment
- TV
- Sci-Fi Shows
- Stranger Things
It's not looking good for certain Stranger Things characters
Comments (0) ()When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Netflix)
Just days before the first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 are due to land on Netflix, the streamer has released the official trailer for volume 1, and it looks like the final installment is going to kick off with a bang.
The new clip, which you can watch below, opens with the Hawkins heroes hatching a major plan to defeat Vecna. "I want to see Vecna's heart on a platter," exclaims Dustin. But they'd better act fast, as later in the trailer we see that a bunch of Demogorgons have broken out of the Upside Down, into Hawkins, and are causing havoc with the soldiers. The rest of the video shows just how crazy volume 1 is going to get, with major explosions taking place and Eleven practically flying at one point, all whilst the Upside Down seeps into Hawkins.
Stranger Things 5 | Volume 1 Trailer | Netflix - YouTube
Watch On
However, the clip does make us a little worried for certain characters. In one shot, we see Lucas stuck in a tunnel of some kind when a Demogorgon jumps up right behind him. How will he get out of that one? Just last week, it was rumoured that Lucas Sinclair would not make it to the end of season 5 after star Caleb McLaughlin said his finale is different from the other cast members. We just hope he makes it to the end of volume 1 at least.
You may like-
Stranger Things creators say there are shots from the final episode of the Netflix show in the latest trailer, and that one blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment "plays a very important role on the show"
-
Netflix viewers are convinced the Stranger Things season 5 trailer spells doom for Steve Harrington
-
Demogorgons take on the military, Mike rallies the Hellfire Club, and Vecna demands Will's help in the epic new trailer for Stranger Things season 5
Another character who we think needs to watch his back is Steve, played by Joe Keery. At the end of the new trailer, we see Steve drive himself, Dustin, Nancy, and Jonathan into a portal, which no doubt leads to the Upside Down. Could this spell doom for Steve? The full Stranger Things season 5 trailer has fans convinced that Steve might die pretty early in season 5, as he was absent for most of the video, and doesn't really appear in first look images either. We fear that Steve may face a similar fate to Eddie.
It wouldn't surprise us too much if a major character does meet their end in volume 1, as Stranger Things creators have teased a pretty major mid-season finale. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Ross Duffer said, "We have two finales, in a way: four and eight. Those are the two big episodes. I think [they are] the ones we're most proud of." Fans are going to need something big to hold them over before Volume 2 drops.
The final season also welcomes back Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Sadie Sink (Max), Noah Schnapp (Will), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Maya Hawke (Robin), Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan), David Harbour (Hopper), and Winona Ryder (Joyce)m and Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna).
Stranger Things season 5 Volume One releases on Netflix on 26 November, followed by Volume Two on 25 December, and the finale on December 31, 2025. For more, check out our picks for the best shows on Netflix and best movies on Netflix.
Sign up for the Total Film NewsletterContact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. CATEGORIES Netflix Streaming Services Megan GarsideSocial Links NavigationEditorial Associate, GamesRadar+I am an Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering TV and film for SFX and Total Film online. I have a Bachelors Degree in Media Production and Journalism and a Masters in Fashion Journalism from UAL. In the past I have written for local UK and US newspaper outlets such as the Portland Tribune and York Mix and worked in communications, before focusing on film and entertainment writing. I am a HUGE horror fan and in 2022 I created my very own single issue feminist horror magazine.
You must confirm your public display name before commenting
Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
Logout Read more
Stranger Things creators say there are shots from the final episode of the Netflix show in the latest trailer, and that one blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment "plays a very important role on the show"
Netflix viewers are convinced the Stranger Things season 5 trailer spells doom for Steve Harrington
Demogorgons take on the military, Mike rallies the Hellfire Club, and Vecna demands Will's help in the epic new trailer for Stranger Things season 5
New Stranger Things season 5 behind-the-scenes video teases a "satisfying" and "full throttle" conclusion to the hit Netflix series: "This is the biggest season we've ever had"
Stranger Things season 5: Everything we know so far about the Netflix show's final chapter
Netflix unveils the first five minutes of Stranger Things season 5, and rewrites history with a flashback of Will encountering Vecna in the Upside Down back in 1983
Latest in Sci-Fi Shows
It sounds like Stranger Things will avoid a Game of Thrones style finale disaster, as one star says she's "extremely happy with where they took the characters at the end"
Stranger Things season 5 has the "most violent death" yet, so get ready to have your heart ripped out of your chest
Over a year after being canceled, The Acolyte creator speaks out over "completely valid" criticisms: "The first one through the wall is the bloodiest"
The Acolyte creator says she was "not surprised" her Star Wars show got cancelled, but she was "surprised at the swiftness of it and the publicness" of the announcement
Here are 8 lore-heavy episodes you need to re-watch before Stranger Things season 5
Stranger Things season 5 release schedule: when is episode 1 on Netflix?
Latest in News
Steve, Dustin, Nancy, and Jonathan head into the Upside Down in the official trailer for Stranger Thing season 5 volume 1, and we're even more worried now
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Gustave actor Charlie Cox is "thrilled" about his Game Awards nomination, but insists "any credit I get" should go to his character's motion capture actor instead
Steam Machine price "more in line with what you might expect from the current PC market," confirms Valve – but "ideally we'd be pretty competitive with that and have a pretty good deal"
Despite playing Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul found his Invincible role "too grueling" so he turned down season 4
Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 actor Jennifer English is moving on to her "dream part" – a fairy empress with a Welsh accent in the Warframe devs' new MMO
Silksong devs say "it's very difficult to preserve mystery these days," and Zelda 2-era inspirations pushed them toward a world you can explore "divorced from the internet"
GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS
1Constance review: "If Hollow Knight: Silksong seems too daunting, this wonderful paint powered adventure should do nicely"- 2This enthralling team board game is perfect for playing with family this Thanksgiving
- 3Kirby Air Riders review: "This racer is also equal parts fighting game, minigame collection, and roguelike – and I'm shocked at how well that works"
- 4Demonschool review: "This Persona-inspired RPG is full of fun, flair, and ready to chomp away at your free time"
- 5Morsels review: "The Binding of Isaac style roguelike shooting gets somehow grosser, but struggles to set itself apart"
1Wicked: For Good review: "Builds to an incredibly cathartic conclusion, but isn't quite as captivating as Part 1"- 2The Running Man review: "Some fun action and Glen Powell's star power aren't enough to energize this disappointing Stephen King adaptation"
- 3Predator: Badlands review: "Die-hard fans may be disappointed, but as a blockbuster action-adventure, Badlands kills it"
- 4Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc review "Storytelling just as compelling as the chainsaws, devils, and visually excessive fight scenes"
- 5Tron: Ares review: "Misses out by swapping the Grid for the real world"
1Pluribus season 1 review: "Easily one of the year's best dramas"- 2The Witcher season 4 review: "The Henry Cavill-less fourth season is the best yet"
- 3IT: Welcome to Derry review: "A supremely confident step back into the history of Stephen King's cursed town and killer clown"
- 4Splinter Cell: Deathwatch review: "A pale imitation of the long-dormant stealth franchise"
- 5Marvel Zombies review: "A fun expansion of the What If episode with delightful MCU Easter eggs and truly gross R-rated kills"
