Stranger Things season 5 episode 8 release date, India timing, runtime and other details

The long journey of Stranger Things is finally reaching its end. After years of fighting monsters, surviving the Upside Down, and growing up together, Eleven and her friends are preparing for their final battle. Netflix has been releasing Stranger Things season 5 in three separate volumes, keeping fans hooked till the very end. While volume 1 and volume 2 offered unexpected moments and intense action, they did not fully wrap up the story. That responsibility now falls on volume 3.

Volume 3 consists of just one episode, but it is set to be the biggest and most important chapter of the entire series. Netflix has also dropped the trailer for the final episode, offering hints of the emotional and action-packed ending.

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Stranger Things season 5 episode 8 release date and India timing

Episode 8 of Stranger Things season 5 will be released on January 1, 2026. In India, fans can start streaming the episode at 6:30 AM on Netflix. 

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How many episodes are there in Stranger Things season 5 volume 3?

Stranger Things season 5 volume 3 includes only episode 8, which is the final episode of the series. It is titled “Chapter 8: The Rightside Up.” This episode has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.

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Stranger Things season 5 full India release schedule and episode titles

• Episode 1: The Crawl (November 27, 2025)
• Episode 2: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler (November 27, 2025)
• Episode 3: The Turnbow Trap (November 27, 2025)
• Episode 4: Sorcerer (November 27, 2025)
• Episode 5: Shock Jock (December 26, 2025)
• Episode 6: Escape from Camazotz (December 26, 2025)
• Episode 7: The Bridge (December 26, 2025)
• Episode 8: The Rightside Up (January 1, 2026)