Here’s a detailed look at everything we know about Stranger Things Season 5—including the trailer, official release schedule, episode runtimes, full cast list, and how fans in the UAE are reacting to the series’ long-awaited conclusion.
Official Trailer
The official trailer presents a darker and more intense season, which shows Eleven readying for a complete battle against Vecna and the Upside Down.
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Release Date & Time
The final season of Stranger Things will be divided into three volumes, which will release on the following dates:
- Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4): November 26, 2025 (US)
- Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7): December 25, 2025
- Volume 3 (Episode 8 Finale): December 31, 2025
The UAE and Gulf regions will receive new episodes at 5:00 AM GST after the global release schedule.
Cast
The complete main cast returns for Stranger Things Season 5 with Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven and Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp and Sadie Sink and Winona Ryder and David Harbour.
The show introduced new cast members, including Linda Hamilton and multiple fresh characters who were announced in recent times.
Episode Lengths & Runtime
The eighth episode of Season 5 makes up the complete season. The first four episodes of Volume 1 have the following confirmed durations:
- Episode 1—”The Crawl”: 1h 08m
- Episode 2—”The Vanishing of…”: 54m
- Episode 3—”The Turnbow Trap”: 1h 06m
- Episode 4—”Sorcerer”: 1h 23m
The eighth and final episode of the season will extend to two hours, which will create a big-screen-like conclusion for the series.
What to Expect
The final Stranger Things season 5, will deliver a dark and cinematic conclusion through its extended episodes, which will present intense emotional moments and an epic battle between Eleven and her friends against Vecna. The story takes place during Fall 1987 as the characters fight to defeat the Upside Down for their last time.
UAE Reaction & Regional Buzz
The UAE population shows high interest because fans have been eagerly waiting for the early morning release of each new episode. The Abu Dhabi Yas Island location now hosts Stranger Things: The Stranger Things Season 5 hype and the overall experience has intensified fan excitement.
The immersive experience at the attraction allows fans to experience Hawkins like never before, which has turned it into a major cultural event before the final season premieres.
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