Part 2 (also called Volume 2) of Stranger Things Season 5 is scheduled to come out on December 25, 2025, on Netflix, with three new episodes dropping that evening at about 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).

Quick Scoop

  • Release date: December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day).
  • Release time: Around 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT as part of Netflix’s newer prime-time style global drops.
  • Where to watch: Exclusively on Netflix.
  • What you get: Three episodes (Episodes 5–7) continuing the final Hawkins vs. Upside Down showdown.

What “Part 2” Covers

  • Part 2 consists of Episodes 5, 6, and 7 of Season 5, often labeled Volume 2.
  • These episodes bridge the chaos after Part 1 and set up the final series-ending episode (a separate “Volume 3” / Episode 8 on December 31, 2025).

Why the Date Feels Big

  • Netflix has shifted Stranger Things drops to an evening prime-time slot instead of the old early-morning release, aiming for a shared “event” viewing feel.
  • The Christmas Day release is positioned as a major holiday binge, with the New Year’s Eve finale closing out the series a few days later.

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