'Stranger Things 5' finale drops on Netflix and in theaters at the same time

Entertainment Dec 04, 2025

The last-ever episode of Stranger Things, called The Rightside Up, lands December 31 at 5:00pm PT (8:00pm ET). Clocking in at two hours and five minutes, it's one of the longest episodes yet.
Set in fall 1987, Hawkins is still reeling from the Rifts while the gang teams up to take down Vecna, all as Eleven faces a government hunt.

Where can you catch it?

You can stream the finale worldwide on Netflix or watch it on the big screen in over 500 theaters across the US and Canada—both happening at once.

Who's back (and who's new)?

Fan favorites like Winona Ryder, Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, and Finn Wolfhard return for one last ride.
Plus, newcomers Alex Breaux, Jake Connelly, Nell Fisher, and Linda Hamilton join to shake things up for this final chapter.