Overview
- Netflix dropped episodes 5–7 of Season 5 on December 26 as the second installment of the three-part rollout of eight feature-length episodes.
- Creators and actor Noah Schnapp drew attention to a pivotal character moment in Episode 7 that they say was long in the making and handled with care.
- The concluding episode is slated for January 1, 2026 in local regions, with some outlets noting a December 31 availability worldwide.
- Viewers reported brief launch glitches when Part 2 went live, but the new episodes are now available to stream.
- The universe is expanding with projects in development, including the animated Tales From ’85 planned for 2026 and a separate live-action spin-off yet to be detailed.