"Stranger Things 5" release schedule from volume 1 to finale

The final season of "Stranger Things" is finally approaching, and fan excitement is once again peaking. After a long wait since the release of Season 4, Netflix has finally provided an update on the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere date.

Interestingly, the conclusion of the Hawkins saga will be presented in three acts, a format that has left many viewers even more curious about how Eleven and her friends' journey will end.

While still leaving much mystery, this division of acts is believed to be Netflix's way of building a more intense story leading up to the long-awaited grand finale.

So when will it premiere? Check out the following review based on information gathered from various sources.

"Stranger Things Season 5" premiere date

According to information announced on the official Netflix website, "Stranger Things Season 5" is scheduled to premiere globally on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

This final season will be released in three installments. The first part, or Volume 1, will arrive on November 26, 2025, followed by Volume 2, scheduled for release on December 26, 2025. The story will conclude with The Finale, which will air on January 1, 2026.

Here's the complete list of Stranger Things Season 5 episodes, Indonesian time:

Volume 1 (November 26, 2025):

Episode 1 - “The Crawl”
Episode 2 - “The Vanishing of…”
Episode 3 - “The Turnbow Trap”
Episode 4 - “Sorcerer”

Volume 2 (December 26, 2025):

Episode 5 - “Shock Jock”
Episode 6 - “Escape From Camazotz”
Episode 7 - “The Bridge”

The Finale (January 1, 2026):

Episode 8 - “The Rightside” Up"

As additional information, several reports indicate that the final episode (episode 8) will be shown first in a limited number of theaters. However, the public will still be able to watch it directly on Netflix upon its official release.

With a staggered release format and a final episode touted as the most emotional moment in the series' history, Stranger Things Season 5 is predicted to be an epic conclusion to the characters' long journey since 2016.

Now, all that remains is to wait for the premiere date to see how the Hawkins story that has accompanied millions of viewers for almost a decade ends.