When do Stranger Things 5 episodes 5, 6, 7 and 8 premiere on Netflix? Full release dates and times

The end of Stranger Things is almost here. Only four episodes remain before fans finally learn the truth about the Upside Down, and they are arriving right in the middle of the holiday season.

Anticipation for season 5 has been sky-high, and for good reason. Stranger Things is not only one of Netflix’s most acclaimed original series, it is also one of the most influential shows of the streaming era. The final season is being released in three parts, with the first batch featuring just four episodes.

Those episodes are already available and have been watched by millions worldwide. Now, fans are all asking the same question. When do episodes 5, 6, 7 and 8 of Stranger Things 5 come out?

Stranger Things 5 release schedule: all episodes

Netflix has split the final season into three release windows. Here is the full breakdown.

First part | Episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Already streaming

Second part | Episodes 5, 6 and 7 - Streaming Thursday, Dec. 26 in the United States

Third part | Episode 8, the series finale - Streaming Tuesday, Dec. 31 in the United States

What time do new Stranger Things episodes drop on Netflix?

Netflix releases new episodes globally at the same moment, which is 8 p.m. ET. Here are the exact release times for all American viewers:

• Eastern time: 8 p.m.
• Central time: 7 p.m.
• Mountain time: 6 p.m.
• Pacific time: 5 p.m.

That means episodes 5, 6 and 7 will be available on Thursday night, Dec. 26, and the final episode will arrive on Tuesday night, Dec. 31, just hours before the New Year.

A holiday farewell for one of Netflix’s biggest shows

Releasing the final chapters during Christmas week and New Year’s Eve feels fitting for a series that has defined Netflix for nearly a decade. Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon, launching careers, reviving ’80s nostalgia and redefining what streaming television could be.

Now, with just four episodes left, the journey through Hawkins and the Upside Down is nearing its conclusion. For fans, the countdown is officially on.

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