Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere Guide: When Episodes 1–4 Drop and Where to Watch
Stranger Things is nearing its endgame: the fifth and final season rolls out in three parts, with Episodes 1–4 dropping together. Here’s when they arrive, what time to tune in, and where to watch as Hawkins faces its last stand.
Stranger Things is finally heading into its endgame, and Netflix is doing it their way: not all at once. Season 5 will roll out in three chunks, with the first four episodes dropping together. Yes, the kids are older, the stakes are bigger, and the mission is simple: one last swing at Vecna to put Hawkins' nightmare to bed.
When do Episodes 1–4 drop?
The first batch lands on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Netflix is setting the premiere for prime evening viewing in the U.S.:
- Eastern Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.
- Pacific Time: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
If you were expecting Netflix's usual full-season binge, this staggered three-part rollout is a curveball. But hey, at least Episodes 1–4 hit all at once.
Where to watch
Episodes 1–4 of Stranger Things Season 5 will stream exclusively on Netflix. Standard drill: you need a subscription to access the new episodes.
What to expect this time
Millie Bobby Brown is back as Eleven, joining David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Gaten Matarazzo, and the rest of the Hawkins crew. The setup is straightforward: the gang reunites for one last push to take down Vecna and, ideally, purge the town of its recurring supernatural disaster once and for all.
The official series setup
"When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl."
So, yes, the final season is being sliced into three parts, but the opening salvo is a meaty one: four episodes in one night, then more to follow. Clear your schedule accordingly.