Stranger Things has been one of the most popular TV shows of the past decade. Since 2016, the Netflix flagship series has captured viewers around the world. Now that we’re at the tail end of the show, viewers are preparing to watch the emotional conclusion. But how many episodes can fans expect from season 5?
News47.us has a breakdown of Stranger Things‘ fifth and final season here.
The first four episodes of season 5 of Stranger Things will be released on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the day before Thanksgiving.
The first four episodes of Stranger Things will be released on Netflix at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on November 26.
Season 5 of Stranger Things consists of eight episodes. The first four will be released on November 26, 2025, followed by the next batch on Christmas Day, December 25. The eighth and final episode will be released on December 31, 2025, and fans can even watch the finale in select theaters.
Below is a list of the episodes and their respective titles from season 5:
Yes, this is the final season of Stranger Things. While fans get their tissues ready, the cast already said “goodbye” to their characters after they wrapped filming. At the November 2025 Los Angeles Stranger Things Day special event, Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven, gushed about how “lucky” she feels to have met fans who connect with her character over the years.
