stranger things final season: Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 Episodes Titles, Runtimes, Netflix Release Date, Time Revealed: When will final season new episode air? See release schedule, expectations, cast and crew
Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 Episode Titles, Duration, Netflix Release Date and Time
Netflix and the Duffer Brothers have confirmed Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 episode titles, runtimes, and Netflix release date. The first four episodes of the final season will be released on Netflix on November 26, 2025 at 8pm EST/5pm PST. Fans now know the runtime of each episode of episode 1.
Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 Runtimes
The first episode, “The Crawl”, will last 68 minutes. Episode 2, titled “The Vanishing Of…”, is 54 minutes long. Episode 3 “The Turnbow Trap” will be 66 minutes long. The midseason finale “The Wizard” will run 83 minutes. These details were revealed by co-creator Ross Duffer on Instagram. He posted a video showing a special version of Netflix with the text “Work in progress” and added “REAL run times.”
Stranger Things Fan Reactions and Comments
Fans were reacting on Instagram, counting down the days until the November 26 release. Some viewers expressed disappointment that the episodes were not movie-length. Previous reports suggested each episode would last between 90 minutes and two hours. Duffer explained that not all episodes will be very long. Season 4 had episodes running from 65 minutes to two hours, which may have created higher expectations.
Stranger Things Season 5 Release Schedule
Stranger Things Season 5 is divided into three parts:
- Volume 1: four episodes available November 26, 2025
- Volume 2: three episodes on December 25, 2025
- Finale (Volume 3): One episode on December 31, 2025
The first four chapters constitute part 1; the next three chapters are in Volume 2 and the finale is in Volume 3. The last episode might be the longest episode of the season.
Stranger Things Season 5 Cast and Crew
The entire cast returns, including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery and Maya Hawke. Directors include the Duffer Brothers, executive producer Shawn Levy and filmmaker Frank Darabont.
Stranger Things Plot
Stranger Things is a science fiction horror series created by the Duffer Brothers. It premiered on Netflix in July 2016. Set in Hawkins, Indiana in the 1980s, the film is about the mysterious disappearance of Will Byers. Friends and family uncover supernatural powers and secret experiments. Eleven, a girl with psychokinetic abilities, joins the group. The series features threats from a parallel dimension called the Upside Down, including the villain Vecna.
Stranger Things fans are waiting for the Season 5 trailer. An official trailer has not been released. Fans are looking for clues in teaser images, set photos and rumors. They’re curious about character returns, Vecna, and the outcome of the Hawkins story.
Stranger Things Season 5 Expectations
Main antagonist Vecna is expected to return, possibly in human form. Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max and Will will face threats from the Upside Down. Season 5 will feature emotional events, possible character deaths, and the anniversary of Will’s disappearance in the military quarantine in Hawkins.
Stranger Things 5 Episode 1 episode titles, streaming times, and Netflix release date confirm the length and schedule of the first four episodes. Fans can get ready to watch Volume 1 on Netflix on November 26, 2025 at 8pm EST/5pm PST.
FAQ
When will Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 1 be released on Netflix?
Stranger Things 5 Episode 1, which includes four episodes, will be released on Netflix on November 26, 2025 at 8pm EST/5pm PST.
What are the airtimes for the first four episodes of Stranger Things Season 5?
Episode 1 runs at 68 minutes, Episode 2 at 54 minutes, Episode 3 at 66 minutes, and Episode 4 at 83 minutes.
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