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What is the release date for Stranger Things season 5 part 2 on Netflix?

A close-up of Vecna inside a house in Stranger Things season 5.

It's almost time to return to Hawkins. Part 2 of Stranger Things season 5 is set to premiere on Netflix soon, so you'll want to know when it'll be released in your area.

Below, I'll fill you in on when season 5 volume 2 will make its debut on the world's best streaming service. Near the end of this article, you'll also find more details on when the hit series' last-ever chapter will air. So, delay no longer – find out the date and time that Stranger Things 5's next batch of episodes will drop.

What is the launch time for the second half of Stranger Things season 5?

It seems like Santa will have one last present to give us on Christmas Day. That's because Stranger Things' fifth and final season will return to our screens on that date – i.e. Thursday, December 25.

Well, in the US and Canada at least. Season 5 volume 2 will be released on the evening of December 25 in both North and South America. That means, thanks to the time difference between the Americas and the rest of the world, everyone else will get it a day later on Friday, December 26.

Want to know the exact time it'll launch where you live? Check out the list below:

  • US – Thursday, December 25 at 5pm PST / 8pm EST
  • Canada – Thursday, December 25 at 5pm PST / 8pm EST
  • UK – Friday, December 26 at 1am GMT
  • India – Friday, December 26 at 6:30am IST
  • Singapore – Friday, December 26 at 9am SGT
  • Australia – Friday, December 26 at 12pm AEDT
  • New Zealand – Friday, December 26 at 2pm NZDT

How many episodes are in Stranger Things season 5 part 2?

Well, that's not good, is it, lads? (Image credit: Netflix)

Three. You might have been expecting the final four installments to be released at the same time, but Netflix is holding back Stranger Things 5's final hurrah for another date.

I'll get to that shortly, but for now, here are the episode titles for volume 2's entries:

  • Stranger Things season 5 episode 5 – Shock Jock
  • Stranger Things season 5 episode 6 – Escape from Camatotz
  • Stranger Things season 5 episode 7 – The Bridge

When will new episodes of Stranger Things season 5 come out?

What's the plan now, Will, Mike, and Joyce? (Image credit: Netflix)

As I mentioned above, one of the best Netflix shows' last-ever episode will launch on a different date from the rest of season 5 volume 2.

Titled 'The Rightside Up', Stranger Things season 5 episode 8 will take its bow on New Year's Eve (December 31, 2025) in North and South America, and New Year's Day (January 1, 2026) in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

After that, the supernatural horror franchise's main show will end. Sure, there'll be spin-offs – a stage play prequel is already out, while an animated in-between-quel will arrive sometime in 2026. Once 'The Rightside Up' has dropped, though, we'll be saying goodbye to the cast and crew of one of Netflix's most successful TV Originals.

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