Overview

• Season 5 will debut on November 26, December 25 and December 31, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET in three separate batches.
• The volumized rollout aligns with Netflix’s broader experimentation of breaking hits into staggered releases to dominate peak viewing periods.
• Executives expect the holiday schedule to boost subscriptions and break viewership records by capturing prime-time family audiences.
• Some fans have voiced frustration over the staggered format, arguing it prolongs the wait for the series conclusion.
• Though this marks the end of the main storyline, the Stranger Things universe will continue with planned spinoffs.