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Fans of Stranger Things have a special holiday surprise this year. Netflix is releasing Season 5 Volume 2 of the hit series on Christmas Day, delivering the next chapter of the show’s final season.
Below is a complete breakdown of the release schedule, episode runtimes, and details about the highly anticipated series finale.
When Does ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Volume 2 Premiere?
The second volume of Stranger Things Season 5 will be available to stream on December 25.
Release Time
- 8:00 p.m. ET
- 5:00 p.m. PT
This batch includes Episodes 5, 6, and 7, continuing the story directly after the first four episodes, which debuted on November 26.
What Happens After Volume 1?
When viewers last visited Hawkins, the stakes were higher than ever.
Vecna’s plan was intensifying, Demogorgons were spreading terror, and Will Byers was beginning to fully understand his emerging powers.
The newly released episodes will build on these events and push the story toward its dramatic conclusion.
Episode Titles And Runtimes (Christmas Day Release)
Netflix has confirmed the official runtimes for the three episodes arriving on December 25:
- Episode 5 – “Shock Jock”: 1 hour, 8 minutes
- Episode 6 – “Escape From Camazotz”: 1 hour, 15 minutes
- Episode 7 – “The Bridge”: 1 hour, 6 minutes
The runtimes were announced earlier this week by series creators the Duffer Brothers.
When Is the ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale?
The final episode of Stranger Things will premiere on New Year’s Eve, December 31.
A First-Ever Viewing Experience
For the first time in the show’s history, fans can watch the finale in two ways:
- Streaming on Netflix
- In theaters at more than 350 locations across the U.S. and Canada
Finale Premiere Time
- 8:00 p.m. ET
- 5:00 p.m. PT
The series finale, titled “The Rightside Up,” has a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes. Theater screenings will continue through January 1, 2026.
With Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 arriving on Christmas Day and a groundbreaking theatrical finale set for New Year’s Eve, Netflix is giving fans a memorable farewell to one of its most iconic shows.
The final episodes promise high-stakes storytelling, emotional payoffs, and a cinematic ending that brings the journey of Hawkins to a close in unforgettable fashion.
FAQs
How many episodes are in Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2?
Season 5 Volume 2 includes three episodes: Episodes 5, 6, and 7.
Will the Stranger Things finale be available in theaters only?
No. The finale will stream on Netflix and screen in select theaters simultaneously.
How long is the Stranger Things series finale?
The final episode runs for approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.