Stranger Things season 5 teaser: Will Eleven's disappearance change everything?

Stranger Things Season 5 new teaser out

Following the intense cliffhanger in Season 4, anticipation for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things is at an all-time high.

On January 30, 2025, Netflix fueled the excitement further by releasing an intriguing teaser poster.

The poster seems to offer a glimpse into the future of Millie Bobby Brown's character, Jane Hopper, more commonly known as Eleven. Fans are eagerly speculating about what’s to come, and with this teaser, it’s clear that the stakes will be higher than ever. The final season promises to deliver the much-awaited conclusion to the thrilling, supernatural saga, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.

On Thursday, Netflix posted a chilling update on Instagram, revealing that Millie Bobby Brown’s character, Eleven, is missing.

The poster described her as last being seen "wearing a hooded jacket, walking alone near Hawkins High School on June 13, 1986."

The poster further added a disturbing offer, saying,  "A reward of $3,000.00 will be PAID for any leads that result in the location of Jane Hopper or her body. Last seen walking on the sidewalk near Hawkins High School, where she mysteriously disappeared that afternoon. Contact the Hawkins Police Department if you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this person."

This teaser heightens the suspense surrounding the upcoming season, leaving fans eagerly awaiting what’s next for Eleven.
Netflix captioned the post as, "Who’s really looking for Jane Hopper? You’re not ready for what’s to come in Stranger Things 5."

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Since Eleven was last seen back in Hawkins with the Byers family, the Wheeler family, and Jim Hopper during the closing moments of Stranger Things Season 4, the news of Millie Bobby Brown’s character going "missing" comes as a shocking twist. Fans are now left wondering how Eleven’s sudden disappearance will impact the storyline in the upcoming final season.

Earlier, in November 2024, Netflix unveiled the titles for the eight episodes of the upcoming season. Episode 2 was titled "The Vanishing of...," though the full title was not disclosed.

This seems to echo the show’s very first episode, "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers," with the key difference being that now, Will Byers is replaced by Jane Hopper, a.k.a. Eleven. This intriguing title hints at a major focus on Eleven’s disappearance and could set the tone for the season’s mystery-filled narrative.

Stranger Things is a popular American sci-fi horror TV show created by the Duffer Brothers, exclusively for Netflix. Set in the nostalgic 1980s, the series features a star-studded ensemble cast, including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, Matthew Modine, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Dacre Montgomery, Sean Astin, Paul Reiser, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Jamie Campbell Bower, Eduardo Franco, Joseph Quinn, and Amybeth McNulty. With its gripping storyline and iconic characters, Stranger Things has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the fifth and final season, which promises to bring a thrilling conclusion to the saga. The season is set for release in 2025, though Netflix has yet to announce an official premiere date. As anticipation builds, viewers are excited to see how the story will unfold, especially with the lingering mysteries surrounding Hawkins and its otherworldly dangers. The final season is expected to deliver high stakes, emotional moments, and, of course, more supernatural adventures for the beloved characters.