The final stretch of Stranger Things is upon us, with episodes five through seven dropping on Christmas. Inside, you’ll find more information about the series’ concluding chapter, titled «The Rightside Up.»
With the arrival of episodes five through seven on Christmas, Stranger Things is now in its concluding phase, with only the ultimate episode remaining. These latest installments pick up immediately after the events of the season’s initial episodes, which premiered in late November, escalating the peril as Hawkins confronts its most formidable challenge. The series finale is slated to air on December 31st. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP)(AFP)
These episodes are building towards a deeply emotional and critical culmination for the cherished show.
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When does Stranger Things finale drop in the US?
The moment Stranger Things fans have been waiting for, the series finale titled «The Rightside Up,» is set to drop on Wednesday, December 31st. Good news: you won’t have to wait until midnight to watch it! In a first for the show, the final episode will be available at the same time on Netflix and in more than 350 theaters across the US and Canada.
The New Year’s Eve premiere event starts at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, and some theaters will even keep showing the finale through January 1, 2026, according to WCNC.
How long is the Stranger Things finale episode?
The Duffer Brothers shared the official lengths of the concluding episodes for the final season on Monday, according to the publication. They announced that the very last installment of the Stranger Things saga will be its longest, clocking in at around two hours and eight minutes.
Here’s a look at how long each of the final four episodes will be.