We hope you’re ready, because the beginning of the end is nearly here. Volume 1 of the fifth and final season of ‘Stranger Things’ lands this Thursday, November 27th at 1am GMT, and Netflix has ignited fan anticipation with the debut of the official Volume 1 Trailer—unveiled exclusively today at the Netflix x CicLAvia One Last Bike Ride Event on Melrose Avenue.
Premiering on the event’s Main Stage, the trailer marks the kickoff to a worldwide celebration as Netflix invites fans to unite for One Last Adventure in honour of the show’s final chapter across the UK and beyond.
“Fans, do you copy?” A UK-Wide Celebration Begins
To mark the launch of ‘Stranger Things 5,’ Netflix UK is calling on fans to come together for a series of interactive experiences, giveaways, and immersive activations that will run throughout the region. This farewell celebration promises to be the biggest Stranger Things send-off yet, with opportunities for fans to step inside the world of Hawkins one last time.
A UK Invasion: How Fans Can Get Involved
The fan-focused festivities will stretch across the country and feature a host of unique attractions, including:
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A nationwide, “in-world” WSQK The Squawk radio station
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A surprise fan experience to be revealed
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Immersive pop-up activations
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Upside-down Christmas Trees popping up in select locations
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Exclusive Stranger Things merchandise
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Themed foods are appearing across multiple retail stores and restaurants
With activations spanning retail, food, entertainment, and live events, the UK celebration ensures that Stranger Things 5 arrives with supernatural scale.
- WSQK The Squawk van – get free merchandise in Manchester, Brighton and Liverpool
- Visit the Upside Down Christmas Trees at London Waterloo and Manchester Piccadilly Train Stations
- Fan screenings in partnership with O2
- Sandbox VR Experience
- Gear up with exclusive merch and products
The End Arrives in Three Parts
Season 5 will roll out across three releases:
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Volume 1 – 27th November at 1am GMT
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Volume 2 – 26th December at 1am GMT
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The Finale – 1st January at 1am GMT
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Stranger Things Launches WSQK ‘The Squawk’ — A Full Hawkins Radio Takeover Hits the UK
Broadcasting direct to your airwaves, a brand-new ‘Stranger Things’ experience arrives today as Netflix teams up with Global for a major UK-wide partnership. Say hello to WSQK ‘The Squawk’, Hawkins’ very own radio station—now brought to life for fans across the country.
Running 24/7 from today until January 1st, the station transports listeners straight into the heart of Hawkins, delivering an immersive, in-world experience that celebrates the launch of Stranger Things Season 5. Fans can tune in via traditional radio, stream on Global Player, or simply tell their smart speaker: “Play The Squawk.”
A Full Line-Up Straight Out of Hawkins
Listeners can expect a packed schedule of fictional Hawkins programming, blending nostalgia, humour, and deep-cut references from the world of ‘Stranger Things.’ Highlights include:
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“Squawk of the Town” – Local Hawkins updates, community notices, and the latest on the town’s ever-curious goings-on.
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“Talk To Tammy” – Heartfelt chats and questionable advice from the station’s resident agony aunt.
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“The Scoop” (brought to you by Scoops Ahoy) – Hot gossip, entertainment news, and the latest whispers from Hawkins High and beyond.
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“Rewind at 9” – A backwards-playing tune challenge where listeners can test their 80s music knowledge.
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“Dial-a-Dedication” – Fans can submit dedications to loved ones, with selected messages read live on air.
All of this is wrapped in a non-stop stream of back-to-back 80s hits, capturing the spirit of the era and the unmistakable sound of ‘Stranger Things.’
