In a pulse-pounding preview that has already sent shockwaves through the Home and Away fandom, Channel Seven has released the first promo for the 2025 Season Finale—

and it’s shaping up to be one of the most explosive conclusions in the show’s history. A festive party takes a horrifying turn when a train crash leaves the lives of

several beloved Summer Bay residents hanging in the balance. The dramatic trailer aired during The Voice Australia’s grand finale, teasing an unforgettable climax to a season packed with heartbreak,

secrets, and redemption. Each December, Home and Away traditionally ends the year with a jaw-dropping event—a tradition that fans have come to expect. But this time, the stakes are higher, the emotions rawer, and the danger more real than ever before.

A Celebration Turns Deadly

The promo opens on a jubilant note, with Summer Bay’s finest gathering at a train station for what appears to be the launch of Remy and Sunny’s brand-new record label, aptly titled Back on Track. The music is loud, the drinks are flowing, and smiles abound—but beneath the celebration, danger looms on the horizon.

Among the crowd are fan favorites Justin, Dana, Remy, Eddie, Mackenzie, Levi, and Abigail, as well as a mysterious new face—played by Neighbours alum Latch Miller, returning to Australian screens in a yet-to-be-named role. The scene feels electric, filled with optimism and unity, but as viewers know all too well, happiness in Summer Bay rarely lasts.

Levi and Mackenzie share a tender moment, declaring their love after months of emotional turmoil. Having faced heartbreaking IVF struggles and a devastating miscarriage, the couple finally seems to be finding their way back to each other. As Mackenzie clinks glasses with Abigail and the party builds in energy, the camera pans to the tracks—hinting at the impending disaster that will shatter the night.

Romance, Rivalry, and Reckoning

Adding emotional complexity to the mix, the promo reintroduces Eddie, Remy’s first signed artist, and the ex-boyfriend of Jo, who is now secretly seeing Tane. When Jo and Eddie lock eyes across the platform, sparks fly once more. Could this party be the moment that reignites an old flame—or ends a new love before it begins? With Tane conspicuously absent, Jo’s choice between passion and stability may come sooner than she expects.

Lacy looks on knowingly as Jo and Eddie reconnect, hinting that love triangles and heartbreak will unfold even amidst the chaos. The characters’ entangled relationships set the stage for what promises to be one of the most emotionally charged finales in years.

The Countdown to Disaster

As the evening deepens, the celebration spills into the train carriages, turning them into an impromptu dance floor. But far away, inside a dimly lit tunnel, two teenagers spray graffiti on the walls, oblivious to the speeding train heading their way. In a split-second decision that will have devastating consequences, they flee the tunnel—leaving their bikes abandoned on the tracks.

Inside the locomotive, the driver’s frantic attempt to brake comes too late. Metal screeches against metal as sparks fly and the promo cuts between the terrified faces of Remy, Dana, Eddie, and Abigail. In a chilling voiceover, the words appear on screen:
“The countdown to impact has begun. Will everyone survive?”

The sound of the crash echoes through the promo, leaving fans breathless. It’s clear that this finale won’t just test the characters’ physical endurance—it will challenge their hearts, loyalties, and strength like never before.

Behind the Scenes of the Big Stunt

The first hints of this jaw-dropping storyline were revealed at Seven’s 2025 Upfronts in October, where the network teased a never-before-attempted stunt sequence. According to actress Emily Weir (Mackenzie Booth), the crash will push the production team to new limits, both technically and emotionally:

“It’s something we’ve never done before on Home and Away. It’s thrilling, it’s heartbreaking, and fans won’t be able to look away.”

Filmed earlier this year at the Lachlan Valley Railway Heritage Centre in Cowra, New South Wales, the stunt reportedly involved extensive on-location shoots, real train carriages, and large-scale rescue sequences. Photos from the set have since surfaced online, showing actors James Stewart (Justin), Ryan Panizza (Remy), Ali Harris (Dana), Madison Brown (Jo), and several newcomers filming tense scenes inside a derailed train.

Intriguingly, behind-the-scenes pictures from Palm Beach—Home and Away’s iconic filming location—have shown Sunny in a wheelchair, leading to intense speculation that he may be left permanently injured from the crash. Meanwhile, Steven Madson (Eddie) has not been spotted on set in recent months, fueling fears that his character might not survive the finale.

Aftermath and Legacy

Following the impact, Sergeant David Langham and the Summer Bay emergency services race against time to pull survivors from the wreckage. The chaos, the fear, and the desperation are expected to form the emotional core of the finale’s aftermath.

While most of the main cast have been confirmed to return for the show’s January comeback, one mystery remains: who won’t make it out alive? Fans are already flooding social media with theories, dissecting every frame of the promo for clues.

With its combination of heart-stopping action, emotional reunions, and devastating consequences, Home and Away’s 2025 finale promises to be a landmark moment in the show’s storied history.

The network has yet to confirm the exact air date, but industry insiders predict a late November broadcast—ensuring that fans will be left on tenterhooks over the summer break.

One thing is certain: when the train leaves the station in Summer Bay, not everyone will return.