The Dates and Episode Schedule for Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2

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When Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 Hits — Dates, Times & What to Expect

The final season of Stranger Things is unfolding in a unique three-part rollout — and now fans are looking ahead to the next wave. Here’s the official schedule for Season 5 Volume 2, with exact release dates, times, and what’s coming in the middle chapters of the season.

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📅 Release Dates & Schedule for Season 5 Volume 2

  • Netflix will drop Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) on Christmas Day — December 25, 2025.

  • In U.S. time zones, the release is scheduled for 5:00 PM Pacific Time / 8:00 PM Eastern Time. 

  • International viewers should adjust for time zones — for example, in some regions the episodes may become available after midnight on Christmas Day local time.

Season 5 consists of eight episodes total — split across three drops: Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4), Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7), and the finale (Episode 8). 

🎬 What Episodes Are in Volume 2

Volume 2 will consist of three episodes with the following structure:

  • Episode 5 — Chapter Five

  • Episode 6 — Chapter Six

  • Episode 7 — Chapter Seven 

This middle segment will carry forward the story’s mounting tension as the characters draw closer to the season’s final showdown. 

🕒 Episode Runtime & What We Know

While official runtimes have been confirmed only for the first four episodes, here’s what is known:

  • Earlier episodes ranged from about 54 minutes to 1 hour 23 minutes, with the longest being Episode 4. 

  • Industry sources indicate Episode 8 (the finale) will be the longest — roughly two hours. 

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  • While runtimes for Episodes 5–7 are not yet officially confirmed, it’s reasonable to expect standard length (likely under 90 minutes), with build-up toward the climactic final episode. 

📺 What the Release Pattern Means for Fans

Splitting Season 5 into three volumes creates a holiday-long build-up — a slow burn from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. This gives fans time to digest each batch of episodes, reflect on twists, and speculate about what's next. 

Releasing Volume 2 on Christmas Day (December 25) taps into the holiday break when many fans are off work or school — making it ideal for binge-watching. The finale on New Year’s Eve (December 31) closes the season (and series) just in time for 2026. 

🎯 Summary: Mark Your Calendars

If you’re following Stranger Things, here’s your countdown calendar:

  • Volume 2 — Episodes 5–7: December 25, 2025 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET on Netflix

  • Final Episode (Episode 8, Season Finale): December 31, 2025 at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET 

With this schedule, the final stretch of Stranger Things Season 5 promises to close out one of Netflix’s most beloved series with style — and give fans a suspense-filled holiday season.