The highly anticipated second volume of Stranger Things 5 is nearly here, promising a dark turn for the residents of Hawkins. Netflix has confirmed the global release schedule, with fans worldwide set to stream the next batch of episodes simultaneously this Christmas.
Global Release Schedule for Stranger Things 5 Volume 2
Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 will debut worldwide on Thursday, 25th December 2025. The episodes will go live at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET) / 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). For viewers in the United Kingdom, this translates to an early morning start on Friday, 26th December at 1:00 AM GMT.
The simultaneous release means the exact time you can start watching depends entirely on your local time zone. Below is a handy guide for key regions.
Key Release Times Around the World
Releasing on Thursday, 25th December:
- United States (PT) - 5:00 PM
- United States (ET) - 8:00 PM
- Canada (Toronto) - 8:00 PM
- Brazil (Rio De Janeiro) - 10:00 PM
Releasing on Friday, 26th December:
- United Kingdom (GMT) - 1:00 AM
- Europe (CET) - 2:00 AM
- South Africa (CAT) - 3:00 AM
- India (IST) - 6:30 AM
- Australia (Sydney AEST) - 12:00 PM
- Japan (JST) - 10:00 AM
- New Zealand (NZDT) - 2:00 PM
What to Expect in Volume 2 and The Finale
Volume 2 will consist of three episodes: Episode 5 ('Shock Jock'), Episode 6 ('Escape From Camazotz'), and Episode 7 ('The Bridge'). The story picks up directly after the shocking revelation in Episode 4, where Will Byers discovers he can channel Vecna's powers through the hive mind.
The narrative will also follow Max and Holly's plot to escape Vecna's grasp, while Eleven and Hopper team up with Kali (008). The Duffer Brothers have teased that these episodes will be notably "dark" as the battle against Vecna intensifies.
However, the story won't conclude at Christmas. In a unique release strategy, the final episode of Stranger Things ever will drop one week later on New Year's Eve, 31st December 2025, at the same global times (8:00 PM ET / 1:00 AM GMT on 1st Jan). This finale will also receive special cinema screenings in the U.S. and Canada.
With the release times now locked in, fans across the UK and the globe can prepare for a thrilling and emotional holiday season, marking the beginning of the end for this iconic series.
