Stranger Things Season 5 Release Strategy Released By Netflix And... Hmmm...

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger ThingsIf you’ve ever been hooked on a tentpole Netflix series, the chances are you’re already familiar with the concept of the platform’s split seasons.For the past few years, the streaming giant has been releasing hit shows like Bridgerton, Emily In Paris and You in two batches one month apart, in an apparent bid to hold onto subscribers for longer.But for the upcoming Stranger Things finale, they’re taking this one step further.The fifth and final season of the award-winning sci-fi series has been a long time coming, and on Sunday, Netflix finally revealed when fans will be able to watch the last instalments.“Volume one” of season five will debut on Wednesday 26 November, with the second batch coming just under a month later, on Christmas Day.But that’s not all – the actual finale isn’t due to arrive until a week after that, premiering on New Year’s Eve at 5pm Pacific time (which will be just as the clock strikes midnight at the arrival of 2026 here in the UK).The fight isn’t over yet. Get ready for the epic series finale of Stranger Things.Volume 1: November 26, 5pm PT*Volume 2: Christmas, 5pm PT*The Finale: New Year's Eve, 5pm PT**releasing worldwide all at once, date may vary based on your local timezone #TUDUMpic.twitter.com/nBcx9Ast9x— Netflix (@netflix) June 1, 2025And Netflix’s decision to split Stranger Things into three separate parts has certainly raised eyebrows over on X…taking over 3 years to release a new season and then releasing it in 3 parts. this is actually ridiculous https://t.co/RhJqy1CZWQ— v (@R1CHONNES) June 1, 20253 parts pic.twitter.com/kRvKKwPx1ihttps://t.co/82GJ4xbI2i— . (@originaixsin) June 1, 2025Ah yes, split into three parts during the bustiest times of the year. Exactly what everyone wants. https://t.co/Tp71Es88zd— Gissane Sophia (@GissaneSophia) June 1, 2025why does netflix always release eps in batches now dont piss me offff https://t.co/IJLs0FEX2H— clar (@clarnetwork) June 1, 2025What . . Are these dates https://t.co/dprcUFjJ2Z— 𝔫𝔬𝔠𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔫𝔞 (@deadarbok) June 1, 2025Netflix will pay for releasing Stranger Things at 1am UK time https://t.co/9bjErCsX1K— chlo ♡ (@gelphiethegood) June 1, 2025they dragging the fuck outta this show https://t.co/kyVMBKE8dC— 🫧 (@lonenjoyer) June 1, 2025waiting like 5 years for a show, and them dividing it into 3 parts???? lmao its such a joke?? https://t.co/BIrEW8lepw— camila (@mirrorballcam) June 1, 2025I don’t watch Stranger Things, but surely it’s insane to release the final ever episode on New Year’s Eve - literally midnight on New Year’s Eve in the UK! - when most people are a tad busy? Also, a month between the first two volumes & a week between the second & finale is wild https://t.co/R4g8SYePgA— Stephanie Soteriou (@StephanieRiou) June 1, 2025I’m a huge fan and was really disappointed it’s not on Halloween or Stranger Things day. It’s much more suited to spooky season— Rachel Bayne (@rachelbayne) June 2, 2025What if instead of it coming out in 3 parts it came out in 8 and each part came out a week after the last one https://t.co/Ap2vp5w7ij— Theseus' Dream of the 90s (@daftgirlpunk) June 1, 2025I need every single person who works for Netflix and this show imprisoned. I am absolutely fucking fuming https://t.co/MwoyFTpPMG— The Twt Menace (@rjsmichonne2) June 1, 2025“The fall” and it is fucking christmas https://t.co/Wd8hSCZ7dx— HAN ⨂ (@hanlovesryan) June 1, 2025I miss the days when Netflix would release a whole season so everyone would just stay up to finish it https://t.co/k6QC0ZzPmp— ✫彡𝔖𝔬𝔭𝔥𝔦𝔢 ✫彡 (@m0rgans___) June 1, 2025I’m excited to see the Stranger Things kids get their PhDs in the upcoming season. https://t.co/hQKaEkoItL— Adam Tisdale (@revtizzy) June 1, 2025Despite the polarising release strategy, it’s worth pointing out that many fans are excited for their final trip to Hawkins (even if they do need to do it in three parts)...My plan for this summer is rewatch the series so that I’m ready for this! #StrangerThings5https://t.co/KU5Zdyp9q1— Steph2Def (@Steph2Def) June 1, 2025I need it to be November already😭😭😭 https://t.co/9qBiBrhvWF— 로템✡︎🎗️🍋 (@little_woobear) June 1, 2025no one bother me November 26, Christmas, New Year’s Eve https://t.co/czaYKpqxuz— lewy. (@spcckyfucker) June 1, 2025We will be there https://t.co/KYee6tinG5— ໊ (@PapiGing) June 1, 2025literally made my whole day. https://t.co/Dx5dbNCiNl— camila (@rcadsbetween) June 1, 2025The most recent season of Stranger Things premiered in 2022, with the first half of the episodes dropping in May and the second coming in July.Stranger Things’ fourth was notable as it led to a resurgence in popularity for Kate Bush’s hit Running Up That Hill, which topped the UK singles chart almost 40 years after it was first released.The first four seasons of Stranger Things are available to stream now on Netflix ahead of the fifth run premiering at the end of 2025.MORE STRANGER THINGS:Stranger Things Star Caleb McLaughlin Had The Perfect Response To The Long Wait For Season FiveThis Behind-The-Scenes Stranger Things Video Has Made Us Even More Excited For Season 5Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo Reveals ‘Messed Up’ Tweak He’d Make To The Show

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