Fans of Stranger Things in the UK can mark their calendars: the final episode of the hit Netflix series, titled 'The Rightside Up,' will be available to stream from 1am on 1 January 2026. The episode has a confirmed run time of 2 hours and 5 minutes, making it the show's longest instalment.
Netflix has opted for a unique release schedule for the fifth and final season, with the last episode dropping at an evening premiere time that shifts availability depending on the viewer's location. For American audiences, the finale will be accessible from 5pm PST (8pm EST) on 31 December 2025.
The culmination of nearly a decade of storytelling—the first episode of Stranger Things premiered in 2016—the finale promises to be a major TV event. The show's creators have teased a special musical needle drop saved for the last episode, claiming it has 'never been on a TV show before.'
