which episodes of stranger things are out
Right now, Stranger Things has released part of its fifth and final season, with more episodes coming very soon.
What’s out today?
As of December 26, 2025, here’s what you can actually watch on Netflix:
- Season 5, Volume 1 – Episodes 1–4
- These dropped on November 26, 2025 , and are already streaming worldwide.
- Earlier seasons (Season 1–4) are fully available and bingeable in all regions where Netflix carries the show.
So if you open Netflix today, you should see:
- Seasons 1–4 (all episodes)
- Season 5 with its first four episodes unlocked, and the rest marked with their upcoming dates.
What’s coming next?
If you’re planning your watch schedule:
- Season 5, Volume 2 – Episodes 5–7
- Arrive on December 25, 2025 (Christmas), at around 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET globally adjusted to your timezone.
- Season 5 Finale – Episode 8
- Drops on December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve), also around 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
Some regions also have special limited theatrical screenings of the final episode on December 31–January 1, but the episode will still be on Netflix at the same time.
Quick HTML table of episodes out
| Season | Part | Episodes included | Status as of Dec 26, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Full season | 8 episodes | All available on Netflix | [5]
| Season 2 | Full season | 9 episodes | All available on Netflix | [5]
| Season 3 | Full season | 8 episodes | All available on Netflix | [5]
| Season 4 | Volume 1 & 2 | 9 episodes | All available on Netflix | [5]
| Season 5 | Volume 1 | Episodes 1–4 | Available now; released Nov 26, 2025 | [3][4][1]
| Season 5 | Volume 2 | Episodes 5–7 | Releases Dec 25, 2025 (Christmas) | [2][3][1]
| Season 5 | Finale | Episode 8 | Releases Dec 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve) | [4][2][3][1]
Mini recap of why it’s split
- Season 5 is the final season and is structured as three drops instead of one: Volume 1 (4 eps), Volume 2 (3 eps), then a movie-length finale.
- Episodes are longer than usual, with some running close to or over an hour, so the show is effectively eight “mini-movies.”
TL;DR
- Out right now: All of Seasons 1–4 + Season 5 Episodes 1–4.
- Coming very soon: Episodes 5–7 on Dec 25, 2025 , and the big finale on Dec 31, 2025.
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