The first promo for Home and Away’s 2025 Season Finale has officially dropped — and it promises one of the most explosive cliffhangers in the show’s history.

Premiering during The Voice grand finale, the dramatic preview confirms that a train crash during a party will bring this year’s Summer Bay storylines to a shocking end, leaving multiple lives hanging in the balance.

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A Party That Ends in Disaster

Every December, Home and Away signs off Australian screens with a heart-stopping Season Finale, designed to keep viewers hooked until its January return. This year’s finale continues that tradition — but with a twist that could change everything.

The new promo opens at a train station, where several of Summer Bay’s residents have gathered for what appears to be a celebratory event. Although details remain under wraps, the setup hints at a launch party for Remi (Adam Rowland) and Sonny’s (Ryan Bown) new music label, Back on Track.

Among the crowd are Mackenzie (Emily Weir), Levi (Tristan Gorey), and Abigail (Hailey Pinto). Levi and Mackenzie share a tender exchange, with Mac telling him, “I love you,” to which Levi replies, “I love you too.” After months of heartbreak following their miscarriage and IVF struggles, it seems peace may have finally returned — at least for now.

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Familiar Faces and a Newcomer

The promo also introduces a new character played by Lach Millar, known for his role as Richie Amblin on Neighbours. His mysterious arrival and conversation with Justin (James Stewart) spark curiosity about how he fits into the finale’s chaos.

Elsewhere, Eddie (Stephen Madsen) — the first artist signed to Remi’s label — appears alongside Sonny as the group prepares to celebrate their new venture.

As the train pulls into the station, Dana (Ally Harris), Remi, Justin, and Eddie look on in excitement. “Looks like that’s our cue to get this party started!” Sonny shouts, unaware that disaster is moments away.

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Sparks, Secrets, and Second Chances

As night falls, the party intensifies. Guests dance between the carriages, and the station glows with music and laughter. Abigail hands Mac a drink, while Lach Millar’s new character lingers nearby — a subtle tease of tension still to come.

Elsewhere, Jo (Maddison Brown) and Lacey (Sophea Pennington) arrive on the platform, greeted by Sonny. Jo’s reunion with Eddie reignites old feelings, putting her secret relationship with Tane (Ethan Browne) at risk.

“It feels like a dream,” Eddie tells Jo, “I can’t believe we’re all here together.” But the dream quickly turns into a nightmare.

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The Countdown to Impact

In the promo’s most chilling sequence, two teenagers are seen graffitiing inside a tunnel as the train barrels toward them. Panicked, they flee — but leave their bikes behind on the tracks.

Back at the party, Remi’s voice echoes: “We’ve gotta make the most of these opportunities.” Moments later, the train driver spots the obstruction and slams the brakes — but it’s too late.

Sparks fly, metal screeches, and the screen cuts to black as the words appear:
“The countdown to impact has begun.”

Inside the train, Abigail, Remi, Eddie, and Dana are thrown from their seats as the collision hits. The fate of the passengers remains uncertain.

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Behind the Scenes of the Season’s Biggest Stunt

According to TV Tonight, actress Emily Weir (Mackenzie Booth) teased that the finale features a “never-before-attempted stunt” that will leave audiences breathless.

The crash sequence was filmed earlier this year in Cowra, New South Wales, at the Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre, confirming long-standing fan speculation about a major train storyline.

Multiple cast members — including Tristan Gorey (Levi), Ethan Browne (Tane), Nicholas Cartwright (Cash), and James Stewart (Justin) — were spotted on set. Behind-the-scenes photos showed the ensemble cast shooting scenes both on the train and in the tunnel, alongside new arrivals Lach Millar and Stephen Madsen.

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Who Will Survive?

While most main cast members have since been seen filming in Palm Beach (the show’s real-life Summer Bay), Eddie’s fate remains unknown. Actor Stephen Madsen has not been sighted on set in recent months, sparking speculation that Home and Away could end the year with a devastating loss.

With emotional goodbyes, rekindled romances, and a catastrophic crash set to rock Summer Bay, this year’s finale promises to be one of the most talked-about in the show’s history.