Overview

• Episode lengths confirmed: Chapter 1 “The Crawl” — 1:08, Chapter 2 “The Vanishing of …” — 0:54, Chapter 3 “The Turnbow Trap” — 1:06, Chapter 4 “Sorcerer” — 1:23.
• The disclosure contradicts viral posts and an Oct. 6 Puck report that suggested 90–120 minute episodes across the season.
• Netflix’s release plan is set: four episodes on November 26, three on December 25, and the standalone series finale on December 31 at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET.
• Runtimes for Episodes 5–8 remain unannounced, with the Duffers having indicated Chapters 4 and 8 are the season’s longest.
• Episode 3 is directed by Frank Darabont in a return to the director’s chair, and the full principal cast is back for the final season.