Stranger Things fans are getting an early Christmas gift as Season 5 Volume 2 — the next batch of episodes from the final season — arrives on Thursday, Dec. 25, continuing the long-awaited conclusion to Netflix’s biggest sci-fi hit.
New Episodes Arrive on Christmas Day
Netflix will release Episodes 5, 6 and 7 on Christmas Day at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). These episodes pick up immediately after the events of the first four installments, which dropped on Nov. 26.
The Hawkins crew faces escalating danger as Vecna’s sinister plan intensifies, Demogorgons remain a deadly threat, and Will Byers begins tapping deeper into his emerging powers. Volume 2 sets the stage for the long-anticipated series finale arriving at year’s end.
Netflix also confirmed the runtimes for the Christmas Day drop:
- 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 Final Episode Arrives on New Year’s Eve
The Stranger Things series finale, titled “The Rightside Up,” premieres on Dec. 31 — and, for the first time in franchise history, fans can choose how they want to watch it.
The final episode will debut simultaneously on Netflix and in more than 350 theaters across the U.S. and Canada at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Screenings will continue through Jan. 1, 2026. According to the Duffer Brothers, the finale runs approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
As the saga of Hawkins nears its end, anticipation is at an all-time high, with viewers preparing to say goodbye to the beloved series that helped define Netflix’s cultural footprint. For more entertainment updates and streaming news, keep reading on InvestRecords.com, your trusted source for the latest in pop culture and film.
