After a cliffhanger that left the fate of Hawkins hanging in the balance, Stranger Things season five part one has concluded, and British fans are now desperate to know when the saga will end. The return of the hit Netflix series after a three-year break has set the stage for an epic conclusion, with Vecna's power growing and Max Mayfield's life in jeopardy.
When to Watch the Final Episodes in the UK
Following the release of part one on Thursday, November 27 in the UK, Netflix has confirmed the release schedule for the final instalments. Subscribers will not have to wait long for the next chapter. Stranger Things season five, part two, will premiere on Boxing Day, Friday, December 26, for viewers in the United Kingdom.
This second volume will consist of three episodes, one fewer than the first part, released simultaneously. However, the story won't end there. In a unique release strategy, the grand finale episode, titled 'The Rightside Up', will drop separately. UK audiences can watch the final ever episode of Stranger Things on New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1.
Complete UK Release Schedule for Stranger Things Season 5
For a clear overview, here is the full breakdown of when each chapter of Stranger Things season five becomes available on Netflix in the UK.
Part One (Now Available)
- Chapter One: The Crawl - November 27
- Chapter Two: The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler - November 27
- Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap - November 27
- Chapter Four: Sorcerer - November 27
Part Two
- Chapter Five: Shock Jock - December 26
- Chapter Six: Escape from Camazotz - December 26
- Chapter Seven: The Bridge - December 26
- Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up - January 1
What to Expect from the Stranger Things Finale
The stakes have never been higher for the residents of Hawkins. Part one concluded with a devastated Lucas cradling Max's lifeless body after her brutal confrontation with Vecna, which also cost her eyesight. With more gates to the Upside Down tearing through the town, the final episodes promise a monumental battle to save their world from total annihilation.
This unique holiday release schedule means British fans can look forward to a Boxing Day binge-watch followed by a dramatic send-off for the series on the first day of the new year, bringing the beloved story of Eleven, Mike, Dustin, and the entire gang to its emotional conclusion.
