A viral TikTok video claiming to show the Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 trailer has sent the fandom into overdrive — despite the footage being traced back to a fan-made YouTube trailer.
The videos are convincing edits of perfectly spliced-together scenes, which have in-turn rekindled speculation about what fans are to expect when Volume 2 arrives this Christmas.
And while the clips are not official Netflix releases, many viewers believe some of its teased moments feel plausible — especially given the current plot direction of Season 5.
Here's what's we know is believable, what isn't, and everything officially confirmed about Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2.
The TikTok 'Trailer': Fake, but Shockingly Convincing
Though the TikTok and YouTube videos circulating as if it were from the 'trailer' is entirely fan-made, they have sparked discussion from fans for a number of reasons:
1. It looks Real
Many scenes appear unfamiliar to viewers, leading some to believe they're actual Volume 2 clips. In reality, they're a blend of:
- Repurposed footage from Volume 1
- Previous season scenes
- AI enhancements
- CGI edits layered onto existing shots
2. Will's 'Run!' scene fits Season 5 aesthetics
One moment features Will shouting 'Run!' — and the hair, setting, and lighting resemble his Season 5 appearance. Fans argue this is precisely the kind of sequence we might see as Will develops his powers.
3. Lucas carrying Max feels canon-adjacent
A standout moment shows Lucas carrying Max while a Demodog chases them into an elevator.
Fans note:
- Max remains in comatose through Volume 1
- This shot does not appear in any previous season
- It aligns with known Volume 2 plotlines involving Max's mental entrapment and the Demodog resurgence
While invented, the shot mirrors what many believe will happen as Vecna's world merges with Hawkins.
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4. Other Scenes Clearly Lifted From Older Episodes
Sharp-eyed viewers identified reused clips — some from Seasons 2 and 3 — making it clear the edit is a composite rather than leaked content.
What We Know Officially
As announced by Netflix, Volume 2 premieres 25 December 2025 — Christmas Day.
Volume 2 contains three episodes:
- Episode 5: 'Shock Jock' — 1 hr 17 mins
- Episode 6: 'Escape From Camazotz' — 58 mins
- Episode 7: 'The Bridge' — 1 hr 37 mins
The Finale: What to Expect
The Stranger Things series finale airs 31 December 2025, running 2 hours and 5 minutes, and will screen in 500 theatres across the US and Canada.
Volume 2 will reportedly dive deeper into:
- Vecna's memories
- The origin of the Hawkins Lab
- Will's reawakened powers
- Max's entrapment and the 12-child theory
- The final form of the Mind Flayer
Based on the Duffer Brothers' comments, these episodes will answer long-standing mysteries and set up the largest battle the series has ever attempted.
The TikTok Trailer Isn't Real — But the Hype Is
Even though the viral trailer is fan-made, it has tapped into something true: Season 5 Volume 2 is expected to be massive, emotional, and deeply connected to the series' earliest mythology.
The fake trailer may not be Netflix — but its resonance shows just how desperate fans are to speculate, analyse, and imagine the series' final twists before the real trailer arrives.
