The fifth and final season of Stranger Things is almost upon us, and with it, fans get their first look at the official teaser trailer from Netflix. Set in the fall of 1987, almost four years have passed in Hawkins since we first met our intrepid heroes, we watch as they attempt to find and kill the Vecna from what remains of their hometown.

Intense, emotional, and slightly terrifying, the trailer is filled with callbacks to moments and events earlier in the series, as well as old-school references and homages to pop culture moments that make the show a favorite among fans.

Here are a few moments and references we happen to catch:

Stranger Things, Season 5 Volume 1, Premiere, November 26, 2025, Netflix

Stranger Things, Season 5 Volume 2, Premiere, December 25, 2025, Netflix

Stranger Things, Season 5 Finale, Premiere, December 31, 2025, Netflix