Stranger Things Season 5: Episode 8 and Volume 2 Release Dates on Netflix

There’s just one episode left in Stranger Things season 5, and if Volume 2 is any indication, the finale has a lot to unpack. Our heroes from Hawkins have finally unraveled the mystery of the Upside Down and are set on obliterating it for good, with the non-superpowered allies rallying behind Will and Eleven in their showdown against Vecna.

After waiting a month between Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, the final chapter is just around the corner, and we’re all eager to see if they can pull off their mission.

To keep you in the loop, we’ve compiled a crucial guide on everything left for Stranger Things season 5, including the streaming date for the finale and its limited theatrical release. Yes, Hawkins is making its way to the big screen this year! We’ve also got details on episode counts, streaming times for Netflix in the US and UK, and more.

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Stranger Things season 5, episode 8 will be available on Netflix on December 31, likely at 5:00 PM Pacific/8:00 PM Eastern.

In the UK, ‘The Right Side Up’ will premiere on January 1 at 1:00 AM GMT. We can’t think of a better way to kick off the new year!

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Stranger Things season 5 has a unique release schedule.

The final season is divided into three volumes: Volume 1, featuring four episodes, was released on November 26 in the US. Volume 2 dropped on December 25 with three episodes, two of which were directed or co-directed by Shawn Levy.

Finally, Volume 3, titled ‘The Finale,’ will be released on December 31.

Here’s the complete release schedule for Stranger Things season 5:

The season consists of eight episodes spread across three volumes.

This matches the first and third seasons, but falls short of the nine episodes in seasons two and four. However, we expect this season’s total runtime to exceed previous seasons, with Volume 1’s episodes confirmed, including the fourth episode running for 83 minutes.

All episodes of Stranger Things season 5 will be available for streaming on Netflix, regardless of your membership tier.

But that’s not all! As confirmed, the final episode will be screened in 350 theaters across the US and Canada starting at 5:00 PM Pacific/8:00 PM Eastern on December 31, with additional showings on January 1.