Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 Episodes 5-7 Release Date and Time
Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 Episodes 5-7 release date is set for December 25, 2025, streaming on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Netflix has officially confirmed a three-part release plan for the eight-episode final season, so the multi-part schedule in your sample text is accurate, not clickbait. This confusion started because earlier fan posts and rumors guessed at a two-part split, but Netflix’s Tudum materials and trade coverage later locked in the three-volume structure. Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) shared on X that Stranger Things 5 will feature the Sinclair siblings' final adventure, with Vol 1 releasing on November 26 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT and Vol 2 on December 25 at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT.
Stranger Things Season 5 is not a single-day binge drop; it is a three-part rollout: Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4) on November 26, Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7) on December 25, and the standalone finale (Episode 8) on December 31, 2025.
Viewers think it is “split into parts” because earlier seasons like Season 4 were split into two volumes and because rumor posts misframed early hints about “volumes” as unverified leaks, but Netflix, IMDb news roundups, People, and Radio Times all now describe the same three-volume schedule.
Episode Count and Runtime Details
Stranger Things Season 5 has eight episodes total, one fewer than Season 4’s nine, with Episodes 5-7 forming the Part 2 / Volume 2 block in the middle. Radio Times and other outlets share the official list, including Episode 5 “Shock Jock,” Episode 6 “Escape from Camazotz,” and Episode 7 “The Bridge,” all dated December 25.
Runtimes for the first four episodes have been shared in trade and regional pieces (for example, “The Crawl” at around 68 minutes), and the Duffer Brothers have commented that while not every chapter is “movie-length,” some installments this year are long and dense compared with earlier seasons.
Who's Returning for Season 5
Season 5 brings back core cast members including Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven), David Harbour (Hopper), Winona Ryder (Joyce), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Noah Schnapp (Will) and Sadie Sink (Max).
Supporting regulars like Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan), Joe Keery (Steve), Maya Hawke (Robin), Brett Gelman (Murray), Priah Ferguson (Erica), Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna) and new addition Linda Hamilton in a key scientist role are also highlighted in recent cast rundowns. Season 4’s ending, including Eddie’s death and Max’s precarious state, is being used heavily in Season 5 previews and in the Duffer Brothers’ “rewatch these episodes first” recommendations.
Streaming Details - Where and How to Watch
Stranger Things Season 5, including Part 2 Episodes 5-7, streams exclusively on Netflix; an active subscription is required, via either the ad-supported Standard plan or ad-free Standard and Premium tiers. The show will be available globally, with country-specific times adjusted from the US 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT release, and Netflix is also planning a theatrical event screening for the December 31 finale in hundreds of US and Canadian cinemas alongside streaming. Netflix (@netflix) shared on X that Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 premieres in 24 HOURS.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on publicly available information about Stranger Things Season 5 and Netflix’s current release plans, which may change without prior notice. Viewers should confirm dates, times, and availability directly on Netflix or official channels, as regional schedules, plans, pricing, and runtimes can vary and be updated.
