when is the new episode of stranger things

The next new episodes of Stranger Things (Season 5, Volume 2) are releasing on December 25, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on Netflix, with the final episode dropping on December 31, 2025 at the same time.

What’s coming next

• Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) lands on December 25, 2025 in the evening U.S. time, positioned as a big Christmas event for the show.

• The series finale (Episode 8) arrives on December 31, 2025, also at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, doubling as a New Year’s Eve tentpole drop.

Full Season 5 rollout

• Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4): Released November 26, 2025, the day before U.S. Thanksgiving, and is already available to stream.

• Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7): Releases December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day) in the U.S., with some regions getting it on December 26 due to time zones.

• Finale (Episode 8 – “The Rightside Up”): Releases December 31, 2025 on Netflix, with limited theatrical screenings in over 350 theaters in the U.S. and Canada timed to the global premiere.

Episode titles and dates

• Episode 5: “Shock Jock” – December 25, 2025.

• Episode 6: “Escape from Camazotz” – December 25, 2025.

• Episode 7: “The Bridge” – December 25, 2025.

• Episode 8: “The Rightside Up” – December 31, 2025.

Quick viewing tips

• All drops are timed to 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT instead of the usual Netflix early-morning release, so fans can treat each batch as an evening event.

• Because of time zones, some regions (like the UK and parts of Europe/Asia-Pacific) will technically see the episodes on the following calendar day, even though they sync with the U.S. premiere time.

TL;DR:
The “new episode” you are waiting for is part of Season 5 Volume 2, dropping December 25, 2025, and the big series finale hits on December 31, 2025, both at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix.