Stranger Things Wraps Its Final Chapter With Season 5 Soundtrack Release
As Stranger Things closes the door on its final chapter, the music that helped define its world takes center stage. Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5 is now available across all digital platforms via Legacy Recordings, arriving immediately after the release of the series finale, “The Rightside Up,” which premiered on New Year’s Eve.
The fourteen-track collection brings together every previously released song from Season 5’s two soundtrack volumes, while also adding four final selections featured in the closing episode. Those additions — David Bowie’s “Heroes,” Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper,” Pixies’ “Here Comes Your Man,” and Cowboy Junkies’ cover of “Sweet Jane” — underscore the emotional weight and tonal contrast that has long defined the show’s musical identity.
Over the course of its run, Stranger Things reshaped how classic songs are rediscovered by new audiences, and Season 5 continues that tradition. Earlier soundtrack releases tied to the season sparked major streaming resurgences, including The Chordettes’ “Mr. Sandman,” Tiffany’s “I Think We’re Alone Now,” and ABBA’s “Fernando,” all of which saw significant global streaming increases following their on-screen moments. Those tracks now live alongside deeper cuts and genre-spanning selections that reflect the show’s layered approach to storytelling.
The complete Season 5 soundtrack will also receive physical releases on January 30, arriving on CD, vinyl, and red-colored cassette. Vinyl collectors will have multiple options to choose from, including standard black pressings and a lineup of exclusive colored variants available through Amazon, Target, Walmart, and the Sony Music Store. Each edition mirrors the nostalgia-driven spirit of the series itself, blending collectible appeal with cultural significance.
Music supervision for Stranger Things has remained a defining element of the series since its debut, and Season 5 is no exception. The soundtrack was conceptualized and produced by series creators The Duffer Brothers alongside longtime music supervisor Nora Felder, whose work on the show earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Supervision in 2022. The compilation album is produced by The Duffer Brothers and Rob Santos, continuing a creative partnership that has helped shape one of television’s most recognizable sonic landscapes.
Legacy Recordings has overseen soundtrack releases for every season of Stranger Things, each marking a distinct moment in the show’s evolution. Previous installments have earned chart success, award recognition, and widespread cultural impact — most notably the resurgence of Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill,” which reentered the Billboard Hot 100 decades after its original release. That legacy of musical rediscovery carries through to Season 5, closing the series with a soundtrack that feels both reflective and definitive.
With its final soundtrack now complete, Stranger Things leaves behind more than a television phenomenon. It exits as a rare example of a series that reshaped pop culture listening habits, recontextualized classic songs for a new generation, and proved that music can be just as integral to world-building as story or character.
Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5 is available now on all major digital platforms. CD, vinyl, and cassette editions arrive January 30.