when will the new episodes of stranger things be released

New episodes of Stranger Things are rolling out through the 2025 holiday season, tied to major festive dates. The final season (Season 5) is being released in three batches instead of all at once.

Main release dates

• Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4): Released on November 26, 2025.

• Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7): Releases on December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day).

• Finale (Episode 8): Releases on December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve).

Most sources note the new drops are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on each of these dates, so viewers in other time zones will see them adjusted accordingly.

Quick holiday-timed schedule

• November 26, 2025: Start of Season 5 with four episodes, already available to stream.

• December 25, 2025: Three new mid-season episodes land for Christmas viewing.

• December 31, 2025: Extra-long series finale closes out the show on New Year’s Eve.

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