While fans may not be getting a ninth episode of the final season, Netflix is offering a different kind of farewell. A comprehensive documentary detailing the creation of Stranger Things 5 is set to premiere, giving viewers an unprecedented look at the show's conclusion.
Global Release Schedule: When to Watch
The documentary, titled 'One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5', will launch simultaneously around the world. The global release is pegged to Monday, 12th January 2026, at midnight Pacific Time (PT). This means it will become available at the corresponding local time in each country.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the film will be ready to stream at 8:00 AM GMT. In the United States, East Coast audiences can tune in from 3:00 AM ET, while those on the West Coast gain access at the source time of 12:00 AM PT.
Here is a selection of key release times for other major regions:
- Brazil (Rio De Janeiro) - 5:00 AM
- Europe (Central European Time) - 9:00 AM
- India (New Delhi) - 1:30 PM
- Australia (Sydney) - 7:00 PM
- New Zealand (Auckland) - 9:00 PM
What the Documentary Reveals
Promised as a sweeping chronicle, One Last Adventure will pull back the curtain on the final chapter of the hit series. The film grants access to the writers' room where the Duffer brothers plotted character destinies, the emotional final table read with the cast, and intimate on-set moments during the filming of the last episode.
The documentary aims to showcase how the cast, creators, and crew brought the decade-long story to a close, featuring interviews with many key players. It will also include never-before-seen footage and insights into scenes that ultimately didn't make the final cut.
Notable Absences Explained
Despite its extensive access, the documentary will be missing interviews with two of the show's central figures: Winona Ryder (Joyce) and David Harbour (Jim Hopper). Director Martina Radwan confirmed to Variety that scheduling conflicts with other projects prevented them from participating.
'We just didn’t get the time. They were busy with other projects, and so we didn’t have the time to sit down [...] We tried,' Radwan stated. While Harbour appears briefly in a shot from the final table read, neither star conducted a sit-down interview for the project.
This behind-the-scenes look serves as the definitive epilogue for Stranger Things, offering closure and celebration for a series that has defined a generation of television. Mark your calendars for this global Netflix event.
