Stranger Things Season 5 is finally here, and the excitement in India is at an all-time high. After almost three years of waiting, fans will now get to see how the story of Eleven, her friends, and the dangerous world of the Upside Down comes to an end. The upcoming season marks the final chapter of the OTT series, making it one of the biggest releases of the year. Release Details:Netflix is releasing Season 5 in parts to stretch the finale across the holidays. The plan is three drops: the first block of episodes in late November, more episodes on Christmas, and the final episode on New Year's Eve. This split rollout means viewers will get the story in stages, big moments arrive at different times so the finale builds slowly toward the final showdown. India Release Date & Time: Season 5 Part 1 Release Date (India): November 27, 2025 Release Time: 6:30 AM IST Part 1 will have four episodes, all dropping together on Netflix. Part 2 will release on December 26, 2025 with three more episodes. The series finale, Episode 8 titled The Rightside Up, will release theatrically worldwide on December 31, 2025. The India streaming date for the finale will be announced later. All episodes will stream on Netflix worldwide. Volume 1 and Volume 2 will appear on Netflix on their announced dates, and the series finale will also reach Netflix after a limited theatrical run for the final episode in some regions. Where to Watch in India: All episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 will stream exclusively on Netflix India. Viewers can start watching Part 1 early in the morning at 6:30 AM on November 27. When to Watch:For India, Volume 1 arrives on November 27, 2025 at 6:30 AM IST (this follows the global Nov. 26 launch in some time zones). Volume 2 is scheduled for December 25, 2025 (Christmas), and the big finale is set for December 31, 2025, with a limited theatrical release for the final episode planned that day; Netflix streaming for the finale will follow as announced. Times in other countries follow the same pattern but shift by time zone. Plot (No Spoilers): Season 5 is set in fall 1987, picking up after the intense events of Season 4. The group reunites with one mission: find and stop Vecna, who disappeared after opening multiple rifts in Hawkins. Hawkins is now dealing with the aftermath, with fears of a military quarantine taking over the town. Eleven is forced to go into hiding again as authorities intensify their search for her. The trailer hints at a large-scale final mission, bringing all characters together one last time. A powerful moment from the trailer shows Dustin saying, "I want to see Vecna's heart on a platter," showing how serious the fight has become. Will also warns the group that Vecna knows exactly where they are, hinting at a stronger and more dangerous villain. Episode List & Schedule Volume 1 - November 27, 2025 Episode 1 - The Crawl Episode 2 - The Vanishing of ... Episode 3 - The Turnbow Trap Episode 4 - Sorcerer Volume 2 - December 26, 2025Episode 5 - Shock Jock Episode 6 - Escape From Camazotz Episode 7 - The Bridge Finale - December 31, 2025 Episode 8 - The Rightside Up (Theatrical release) Cast Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven Finn Wolfhard as Mike Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Noah Schnapp as Will Sadie Sinka as Max Joe Keery as Steve Natalia Dyer as Nancy Charlie Heaton as Jonathan David Harbour as Hopper Winona Ryder as Joyce Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna Also Read: Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 Trailer Explained: Eleven's Return, Demogorgons & Steve's Big Move