Stranger Things fans, start sounding the alarms: you’re about to find out all the secrets of the show’s expansive world during the upcoming fifth and final season — at least as it relates to the Upside Down.

Remember those rumors about the Stranger Things Season 5 episode runtimes? Of course you do, they’ve been all over the internet for months — but now, co-creator Ross Duffer is setting the record straight on exactly how long each of the episodes of the final season will run.

Stranger Things’ season 5 is nearly here. Get the latest updates on the show’s last season, including the premiere date, cast information and how to watch the finale.

We already knew the star of The Terminator — Sarah Connor, of course… aka Linda Hamilton — would be joining the Stranger Things Cinematic Universe for Season 5. But now, we’re getting a glimpse, albeit a small one, into her character from the Duffer Brothers themselves.

Stranger Things' fifth and final season will launch on Netflix with four episodes on November 26, before a further three episodes arrive on Christmas Day, December 25. The series' feature-length finale will then release on New Year's Eve, December 31, wrapping up the show's supernatural saga after almost a decade. No pressure.

Volumes 1 and 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 will be viewable from home for Netflix subscribers. The same is true for the finale episode, but for fans who want the ultimate experience, it has been announced that the last installment will screen in over 350 select theaters nationwide beginning December 31, 2025, and running through January 1, 2026.

Sadie Sink has been spotted filming her first scenes in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, giving fans fresh clues to identify the mystery character that the Stranger Things star is playing. An initial look at the actress,