The 2-hour 'Stranger Things' finale will be in theaters on New Year's. Here's how to get tickets.
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The eagerly anticipated second batch of episodes from the final season of “Stranger Things” has recently been released, leaving fans with just one more episode to look forward to. Here’s everything you need to know about the timing and duration of these episodes.

In Washington, viewers celebrated Christmas Day with the arrival of episodes 5, 6, and 7 from the fifth and concluding season of “Stranger Things.” This trio of episodes continues the thrilling narrative that began with the first four episodes, which premiered on November 26.

These newly released episodes are paving the way for the series finale, marking the end of a beloved era.

The much-anticipated series finale is set to premiere on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, December 31. Fans can rest assured they won’t need to stay up until the stroke of midnight to catch this final episode.

What time does the “Stranger Things” finale come out?

The series finale of “Stanger Things” arrives on New Year’s Eve on Wednesday, Dec. 31. But don’t worry, you won’t have to wait until midnight for the episode to drop.  

For the first time ever, fans have multiple options to experience the series finale. The final episode, titled “The Rightside Up,” will premiere simultaneously on Netflix and in more than 350 theaters across the United States and Canada on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, with screenings continuing through Jan. 1, 2026. 

The series finale runs about 2 hours and eight minutes, according to the Duffer Brothers, who created the show. 

Final runtimes for “Stranger Things” season 5 episodes

On Monday, the Duffer Brothers shared the final runtimes for the last half of the final season. 

Here’s the breakdown of the last four episodes of the series: 

  • Episode 5 “Shock Jock”: 1hr 8min
  • Episode 6 “Escape From Camazotz”: 1hr 15min
  • Episode 7 “The Bridge”: 1hr 6min
  • Episode 8 “The Rightside Up”: 2hr 8 min 

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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