How many episodes are there in Stranger Things Season 5? Release date and time

For fans of sci-fi, this Thanksgiving was remarkably special. Among the many things to be grateful for was the return of Netflix’s biggest gem, Stranger Things, with Season 5.

The wait is finally over, and the Hawkins crew is back for one last adventure. Fans of the beloved series may be feeling a little Upside Down by now. And if you are wondering how much content is left to devour before saying goodbye to Eleven, Mike, and the rest of the monster-fighting teens, we’ve got you covered.

A three-volume release strategy for Stranger Things Season 5

The wait for Stranger Things Season 5 was indeed long. Fans had to wait for over three years after the release of Season 4 in 2022. Worth the wait? Absolutely.

The streamer, Netflix, has made a strategic move to release Stranger Things Season 5 in three volumes. The first volume of Season 5 — four episodes — was dropped on Nov. 26, just in time for the holiday season. These episodes were considerably longer: Episode 1 is 68 minutes, Episode 2 is 54 minutes, Episode 3 is 66 minutes, and Episode 4 is 83 minutes. You can opt to watch each episode or join the Stranger Things fanatics and binge-watch in one go.

Number of episodes in Stranger Things Season 5

Stranger Things Season 5 has eight episodes. The fifth and final season picks up from where it left off. “I think what’s unique about this season is that it starts a little bit in chaos because our heroes ultimately lost at the end of Season 4,” series co-creator Ross Duffer earlier told Tudum.

According to co-creator Matt Duffer, “nothing in Hawkins is normal anymore.” Now the characters’ “movement is restricted, and there are Big Brother cameras everywhere. So not only are they active — their everyday, normal lives are anything but.”

No spoilers.

When will the second and third volumes be released?

The first volume of the fifth season was dropped on Thanksgiving Eve. The second, which consists of three episodes, will be released on Christmas (Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT). After that, it will only take about a week, because the series finale will be launched on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT).

Stranger Things Season 5 cast

Wondering who is coming back for Stranger Things Season 5? Here’s the cast:

• Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers)
• David Harbour (Jim Hopper)
• Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven)
• Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler)
• Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson)
• Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair)
• Noah Schnapp (Will Byers)
• Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield)
• Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler)
• Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers)
• Joe Keery (Steve Harrington)
• Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley)
• Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair)
• Brett Gelman (Murray)
• Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna)
• Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler)
• Amybeth McNulty (Vickie)
• Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler)
• Jake Connelly (Derek Turnbow)
• Alex Breaux (Lt. Akers)
• Linda Hamilton (Dr Kay)

So grab your snacks, silence your phone, and step back into Hawkins one last time. The Upside Down is calling!