The countdown has officially begun for the highly anticipated final season of Stranger Things, with fans across the globe preparing for their last journey to Hawkins. Netflix has confirmed that Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 will premiere on Wednesday, 26th November 2025, marking the beginning of the end for the beloved sci-fi series.
Global Release Schedule: When to Watch
Unlike traditional weekly episode drops, Netflix will release Stranger Things 5 in three distinct parts, with Volume 1 consisting of the first four episodes. The streaming giant has implemented a simultaneous global release strategy, meaning all subscribers will gain access at the same moment, regardless of their location.
The worldwide release is scheduled for 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) and 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT) on Wednesday, 26th November. For British viewers, this translates to 1:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) on Thursday, 27th November. European audiences can tune in at 2:00 AM Central European Time (CET) on the same date.
Detailed Country-by-Country Release Times
Wednesday, 26th November releases include:
- United States (PT) - 5:00 PM
- United States (ET) - 8:00 PM
- Canada - 8:00 PM (Toronto), 5:00 PM (Vancouver)
- Brazil (Rio De Janeiro) - 10:00 PM
Thursday, 27th November releases include:
- United Kingdom (GMT) - 1:00 AM
- Europe (CET) - 2:00 AM
- South Africa - 3:00 AM
- India (New Delhi) - 6:30 AM
- Australia - 9:00 AM (Perth), 12:00 PM (Sydney)
- Japan (Tokyo) - 10:00 AM
- New Zealand (Auckland) - 2:00 PM
Episode Details and Future Release Schedule
Volume 1 will feature four episodes with intriguing titles that suggest the dramatic conclusion ahead: 'The Crawl', 'The Vanishing Of...', 'The Turnbow Trap', and 'Sorcerer'. The fourth episode is expected to leave viewers on a significant cliffhanger, building anticipation for the subsequent volumes.
The release strategy continues with Volume 2, containing episodes 5, 6, and 7, arriving on Christmas Day for viewers in the U.S., Canada, and South America. International audiences, including the UK, will receive these episodes on Boxing Day, 26th December.
The series finale will receive special treatment with a New Year's Eve release and simultaneous cinema screenings in the U.S. and Canada. Unfortunately, international cinema release plans remain unconfirmed at this time.
As fans prepare for the emotional conclusion, the Duffer brothers have confirmed they haven't filmed multiple endings, ensuring the story's conclusion remains consistent and true to their original vision. The final season promises to address lingering questions from season 4, including Max's fate following her traumatic encounter with Vecna.
