The final season of Stranger Things (Season 5) is off to a roaring start, with the first four episodes having released via Netflix on November 27, 2025. These initial episodes covered a lot of chaos and mystery, seeing fan-favorite character lineups return, as well as some new characters stepping into the limelight, and even some huge plot twists that change everything moving forward.
If you’re eager to find out when you can continue watching the final story unravel, then this Stranger Things Season 5 release schedule guide can provide you with all information regarding when part 2 and part 3 release.
Stranger Things Season 5 Complete Release Schedule
Stranger Things Season 5 is being broken up into a three-part release, with Part 1 containing four episodes, Part 2 will follow with three more episodes, and Part 3 will consist of a singular, movie-length episode as the series finale. Specifically, this final episode is rumored to run for over two hours, leaving plenty of screentime to ensure the final moments are as chaotic, epic, intense, emotional, and fulfilling as fans aspire for them to be.
Whilst Part 1 debuted on November 27 via Netflix, fans will have to wait a little bit longer for Part 2 and Part 3. As a whole, the final season of Stranger Things is spread out over the holiday season. Whilst some fans may be eager to binge it already, this method helps draw out hype/suspense for what is to come next. Plus, it lets the show spend just a little extra time in the spotlight for these final moments.
Here is a complete list of every episode in Stranger Things Season 5, and when they will be releasing on Netflix:
Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 Release Date & Episodes
Release Date: November 27, 2025
- Episode 1: The Crawl
- Episode 2: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler
- Episode 3: The Turnbow Trap
- Episode 4: Sorcerer
Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 Release Date & Episodes
Release Date: December 25, 2025
- Episode 5: Shock Jock
- Episode 6: Escape From Camazotz
- Episode 7: The Bridge
Stranger Things Season 5 Part 3 Release Date & Episodes
Release Date: December 31, 2025
- Episode 8: The Rightside Up