Stranger Things Season 5 is finally here — at least Part 1. Netflix has dropped the first four episodes of the show’s final season, reuniting fans with Eleven, Hopper, Will, Mike, Max, and the rest of the Hawkins crew as they face their last battle against Vecna and the horrors of the Upside Down.
But if your Thanksgiving binge ended with Episode 4’s dramatic cliffhanger, you’re probably wondering: When does the rest of Stranger Things Season 5 come out? Here’s everything you need to know.
📅 Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 Release Date
Netflix has confirmed that Season 5 is split into two parts:
- Part 1: Released November 26 (Episodes 1–4)
- Part 2:
- Episodes 5–7: December 25 at 8 p.m. ET
- Finale (Episode 8): December 31 at 8 p.m. ET
The final episode will also screen in select theaters in the US and Canada starting Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. PT, running through Jan. 1, 2026.
📺 How Many Episodes Are in Stranger Things Season 5?
Season 5 consists of 8 episodes total:
- Part 1: Episodes 1–4
- Part 2: Episodes 5–8 (including a super-sized finale)
⚠️ Major Part 1 Spoilers Ahead
Episode 4 (“Sorcerer”) delivers massive twists:
✔ Max Is Alive — But Trapped in Vecna’s Mind
Max (Sadie Sink) lives, but she’s imprisoned inside Vecna’s psychic realm. She encounters Holly Wheeler, who is also trapped, and the two begin plotting their escape.
✔ Eleven Discovers 008 — Not Vecna
Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and Hopper break into Dr. Kay’s hidden Upside Down lab. Behind a mysterious locked door?
Not Vecna… but 008, El’s long-lost sister — alive and captive.
✔ Will Unlocks New Powers
Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) learns he can infiltrate Vecna’s hive mind and command the Demogorgons, saving Mike, Lucas, and Robin from certain death.
With these reveals, Part 2 promises a massive final showdown that will close out the franchise.
📺 How to Watch Stranger Things Season 5
Stranger Things is a Netflix exclusive. You must have a Netflix subscription:
- Standard with ads: $7.99/month
- Standard (no ads): $17.99/month
- Premium (4K, no ads): $24.99/month
Optional: Watch the finale in theaters at over 350 locations in the U.S. and Canada on Dec. 31.
🎬 Final Thoughts
Fans waited more than three years for Season 5, and now the final episodes are just weeks away. With Max’s fate, 008’s return, and Will’s new powers, Stranger Things is setting the stage for its darkest — and most emotional — conclusion yet.
