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Stranger Things Final Season Volume 2 Launches Today, Cinematic Finale Arrives Dec. 31

Netflix is treating the finish as a global event, featuring extended episodes, bolstered streaming capacity, theatrical screenings for the finale.

Overview

  • Volume 2 premieres today at 7:00 p.m. Central Mexico time with local release times varying by country.
  • Three long-form episodes drop today: Episode 5 “Shock Jock” (~1:08), Episode 6 “Escape From Camazotz” (~1:15), and Episode 7 “The Bridge” (~1:05–1:06).
  • Frank Darabont returns to direct Episode 5, while Shawn Levy directs Episode 6, described by the creators as the emotional core of the volume.
  • Netflix says it reinforced its streaming infrastructure after the November demand surge during Volume 1’s debut.
  • The series finale, Episode 8 “The Rightside Up,” debuts Dec. 31 at 7:00 p.m. Central Mexico time with a ~2:08 runtime and screenings in 500+ North American theaters.