Stranger Things Season 5 has made a powerful debut on Netflix and has again become a global phenomenon in no time. The streaming giant has confirmed that the final season’s Volume 1,, released on November 27, 2025,, has become the No. 1 series in the world, with 59.7 million views in just five days, making it the biggest English-language premiere week in Netflix’s history. The season topped Netflix’s Top 10 in 39 countries and reached the the No. 1 spot in 90 countries countries, marking one of the strongest openings on Netflix ever.
But with the release of just 4 episodes in Volume 1, the Duffer brothers have left fans with more questions than answers. As audiences wait for Volume 2, know about the six biggest mysteries that will be finally addressed in the remaining part.
What are the biggest mysteries left to answer in Stranger Things 5?
Beginning with one of the most shocking moments in ‘Holly’s kidnapping, everyone is confused by the change in ‘Holly’s behaviour, which shocked fans. They are unable to understand why she behaves calmly with ‘Venca’ as if she trusts him, in contrast with his reality. It has left fans wondering if she is playing a bigger game or does ‘Venca’ sees a part of himself in her. Another mystery is the reality of the huge, breathing, and muscle-like wall covering Hawkins Lab and some parts of Upside Down. Despite ‘Eleven’s powers, she cannot break it. Now, it is difficult to understand whether the wall is protecting something, is the source of the Upside Down, or something more dangerous.