Days of Our Lives Fall 2025 Preview: Blackouts, Betrayals, and a 60th Anniversary Celebration

Salem is bracing for a storm like no other. This fall on Days of Our Lives, chaos and temptation lurk around every corner. A city-wide blackout, bizarre lab experiments, campus scandals, and explosive family drama promise to upend lives across town. Secrets buried for decades may finally surface, while romances are pushed to their breaking point. From the DeMeras’ darkest secrets to the Horton family’s legacy, everything in Salem is about to be turned upside down.

Let’s dive into the must-watch stories that will define this season of suspense, betrayal, and shocking revelations.

Sophia’s Secrets: A House of Cards Ready to Collapse

Sophia Choy has been spinning lies about her baby for months, but the walls are closing in. Brady Black’s sharp instincts and Tate Black’s relentless determination are starting to connect the dots. Every interaction with them feels like walking through a minefield—one wrong word could bring her world crashing down.

But the baby isn’t Sophia’s only problem. She’s also navigating the treacherous halls of Salem University, where rivalries are brutal, reputations fragile, and secrets impossible to keep. Surrounded by Tate, Holly Jonas, and Ariana Horton, Sophia sees opportunity—and weakness. Her manipulative streak could poison Tate and Holly’s young romance before it has a chance to survive.

Johnny DiMera: Professor, Lover, Target

The arrival of Johnny DiMera as an adjunct professor instantly changes the energy at Salem U. His charisma draws students in, but it also entangles him in rivalries and temptations that could threaten his marriage to Chanel. While the couple dreams of starting a family, the chaos of campus life threatens to drag Johnny into dangerous territory that could destroy more than his career.

Sarah and Xander: Love Under Siege

Sarah Horton and Xander Kiriakis are living proof that love can endure betrayal and tragedy. But survival doesn’t equal peace. Haunted by his criminal past, Xander fights for redemption, even as whispers of his ruthless history follow him everywhere. Sarah, meanwhile, struggles with her deepest fear—can she truly trust him?

This fall, their relationship will be tested like never before as personal crises force them to question whether love can withstand unrelenting pressure, or if their bond will finally break.

EJ’s Lab: A Dangerous Secret

Power and danger walk hand in hand for the DiMeras, and Chad DiMera knows it better than most. That’s why EJ’s secretive lab terrifies him. Guarded fiercely and hidden from prying eyes, the lab is rumored to house bizarre experiments, cryptic research, and possibly even human testing.

Could EJ be chasing genetic power, resurrection technology, or something even more sinister tied to Stefano’s legacy? Investigating could make new player Cat Green a target—and expose Salem to a nightmare no one is prepared for.

Meanwhile, Tony DiMera plays his own manipulative game, pulling strings behind the scenes. But even Tony may be blindsided if the family’s feud opens the door to something darker than money or power.

Marina Evans: From Healer to Patient

Marina Evans, long the town’s steady hand as a doctor, now finds herself in the most vulnerable position—facing a mysterious illness that baffles even Salem’s best physicians. What begins as fatigue and fainting spells escalates into terrifying hallucinations and unexplained medical crises.

Is this simply a health battle, or something sinister tied to Stefano’s past experiments? Old shadows from the Queen of the Night saga resurface, raising the possibility that Marina’s illness is no accident. As John, Kayla, and her children rally around her, every clue leads only to deeper questions—and the chilling possibility that Stefano’s legacy still poisons Salem.

Stephanie and Jeremy: A Reunion with Consequences

Stephanie Johnson has worked hard to move forward, but the return of Jeremy Horton reopens wounds she thought were healed. Their reunion won’t be polite—it will be charged with regret, longing, and unfinished business. Salem has a way of turning second chances into battlegrounds, and this one could ripple across multiple families.

Rachel Black: Spiraling Out of Control

Rachel Black, haunted by her mother Kristen’s imprisonment and a fractured family, lashes out in anger and fear. What begins as tantrums soon escalates into destructive behavior that puts herself—and others—at risk. Rachel’s spiral could set off a chain reaction of heartbreak across Salem, testing the strength of everyone around her.

The Blackout: Salem in the Dark

Then, the lights go out. A city-wide blackout plunges Salem into chaos, exposing hidden passions, betrayals, and crimes. In the shadows, secret lovers unite, schemes are carried out, and loyalties are tested. When the lights return, nothing will be the same. Some relationships will be shattered, secrets revealed, and lives possibly lost.

The blackout sets the stage for Salem’s next chapter—a glittering gala at the hospital.

The 60th Anniversary Celebration: Glamour Meets Danger

November marks Days of Our Lives’ 60th anniversary, and Salem will celebrate with a hospital gala that brings back beloved faces: Jack and Jennifer Deveraux, Marie and Mike Horton, Will and Lucas Horton, Steve Johnson, Eli and Lani Grant, Andrew Donovan, Paul Narita, Eric Brady, and the legendary Sami Brady.

But beneath the glamour lies a web of intrigue. Old rivalries flare, long-lost secrets surface, and shocking confrontations remind us why Salem remains the most dangerous—and beloved—soap town of all time.

Final Thoughts

This fall, Days of Our Lives promises its most explosive season yet. From Sophia’s crumbling lies to EJ’s dangerous experiments, Marina’s mysterious illness, and the chaos of the blackout, Salem is on the brink of transformation.

Will Stefano’s shadow rise again? Will Rachel’s breakdown destroy lives? And who will survive Salem’s darkest season?

One thing is certain—every secret will eventually see the light.

👉 Which storyline are you most excited for—Sophia’s lies, EJ’s lab, or Marina’s illness? Let me know in the comments below, and don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more dramatic updates!