"When Stranger Things premiered in 2016, it was a weird new supernatural series starring Winona Ryder. But within the year, it felt like everyone was referencing Demogorgons and Eggo waffles. Now, nine years later, Stranger Things is a cultural behemoth, and its once-unknown young actors have become parents, directors, and stars. In recognition of its pop-culture might, Netflix gave Season 5 an unprecedented three-part release schedule, with the grand finale itself held for the last few hours of 2025."
"Much like the previous two volumes of Season 5, the Stranger Things finale will be available at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET. The finale is a little over two hours long, so American viewers will be able to watch the whole thing and still have some time left over to ring in the new year. For much of the rest of the world, however, you'll be watching in the opening hours of 2026."
Stranger Things launched in 2016 as a supernatural series starring Winona Ryder and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Over nine years the cast grew into parents, directors, and stars. Netflix scheduled Season 5 with an unprecedented three-part rollout and will release the grand finale in the final hours of 2025. Season 5 Episode 8, "The Rightside Up," premieres December 31, 2025 and will also play in theaters. The finale becomes available at 5:00 p.m. PT/8:00 p.m. ET and runs just over two hours, enabling U.S. viewers to finish before New Year celebrations. Theatrical screenings begin after Netflix release, making home viewing the fastest option.
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