what episodes are new on stranger things
Season 5 of Stranger Things is being released in three parts: Episodes 1–4 are already out, Episodes 5–7 arrive on December 25, 2025, and the finale (Episode 8) drops on December 31, 2025.
What’s new right now
As of late December 2025, the new episodes are:
- Season 5, Episodes 1–4, released together as “Volume 1” on November 26, 2025.
- Season 5, Episodes 5–7, releasing as “Volume 2” on December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day), at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix.
- Season 5, Episode 8, the feature-length series finale, releasing on December 31, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET, with special theater screenings in the U.S. and Canada.
Release schedule at a glance
Here’s the holiday-style rollout so you can plan your binge:
- Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4): November 26, 2025.
- Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7): December 25, 2025.
- Finale (Episode 8): December 31, 2025.
Known new episode details
- Episode 3 – “Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap”: Focuses on Will gaining insight into Vecna’s next move and the group setting a trap.
- Episode 4 – “Chapter Four: Sorcerer”: A longer, almost movie-length episode, with the military tightening its grip on Hawkins and El confronting the enemy.
- Episode 5 – “Chapter Five: Shock Jock”: Drops with Volume 2 on December 25 and follows an electrifying plan to reconnect Will to the hive mind.
Simple HTML table summary
| Season 5 Part | Episodes | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | 1–4 | November 26, 2025 | First batch of final season episodes. | [1][3][7]
| Volume 2 | 5–7 | December 25, 2025 | Second batch; continues the fight against Vecna. | [9][3][7]
| Finale | 8 | December 31, 2025 | Feature-length series finale, also in select theaters. | [7][1]