"Stranger Things Season 5 Release Dates and New Teaser Trailer Unveiled"

Netflix has officially unveiled a brand-new teaser trailer for the fifth and final season of *Stranger Things*, delivering long-awaited details about the release schedule. The streaming giant confirmed that Season 5 will arrive in three exciting installments — with Volume 1 launching on November 26 at 5pm PT, Volume 2 following on Christmas Day (December 25) at 5pm PT, and the climactic finale set to debut on New Year's Eve (December 31) at 5pm PT.

Each volume will offer fans a chance to savor the story in stages, beginning with four episodes in Volume 1, then three episodes in Volume 2, culminating in one monumental final episode that promises to wrap up the series in dramatic fashion. All episodes will be released globally at the same moment, although local time zones may affect exact viewing times depending on your region. You can check precise drop times for your area [ttpp] here.

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
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As for what fans can expect from the final chapter, Netflix shared an official synopsis that sets the tone for the ultimate showdown:

"The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna," reads the description. "But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding.

As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time."

In addition to the thrilling narrative ahead, Netflix also previously released the official list of episode titles for *Stranger Things* Season 5. This final season arrives over three years after the conclusion of Season 4, making the wait even more intense for loyal fans.

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