Thursday, December 25, 2025 | Dubai, UAE [ Posted at 3:05 PM]
Netflix is giving fans a major Christmas surprise this year. Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Release Date is set on the 25th of December 2025. Hence, it marks one of the most-awaited holiday drops in streaming history. Viewers across the world, including in the UAE, are eager to learn what time does Stranger Things Volume 2 come out and what lies ahead for Hawkins because the final season races toward its conclusion.
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Release Date and Time
Netflix has decided to release the Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 on different dates and times across the world based on the time zone. Below is the schedule for the release of this much-awaited series:
- Release Date: December 25, 2025 (Christmas Day)
- US Time: 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET
- UAE Time: December 26, 2025, at 5:30 a.m. GST
- India Time: December 26, 2025, around 6:30 a.m. IST
Moreover, it will release Episodes 5, 6, and 7 together as part of Volume 2 of the final season.
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What Time Does Stranger Things Volume 2 Come Out?
The streaming platform will release the series on December 26, 2025, for the UAE audience at 5:30 AM. Hence, the show would be perfect post-Christmas binge. However, timing might differ based on the region where you live.
Episode Titles and Runtimes (Volume 2)
Netflix and the Duffer Brothers have confirmed the runtimes for the Christmas drop. Below are the details about the runtime of each episode:
- Episode 5 – “Shock Jock”: 1 hour 8 minutes
- Episode 6 – “Escape From Camazotz”: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Episode 7 – “The Bridge”: 1 hour 6 minutes
It is important to note that these episodes will directly continue the story from Volume 1, which was released on November 26, 2025. Therefore, it would be best to watch Volume 1 to get a better understanding of what is happening in the story.
What to Expect From Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2
Volume 2 significantly raises the stakes as Hawkins faces its darkest chapter yet. The plans of Vecna could intensify, long-standing mysteries will finally start unravelling, and emotional moments test the friendships that define the series. Hence, you can expect major confrontations, shocking twists, and a direct lead-in to the grand finale as the story is set in fall 1987. However, you can watch the trailer below to know what to expect:
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When Is the Stranger Things Finale?
The series finale titled “The Rightside Up” will arrive on December 31, 2025. Netflix will premiere the final episode simultaneously on streaming and in over 350 theatres across the US and Canada in a historic moment. However, the runtime of the finale is approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Cast
The series will have old and new cast. Below is the complete list of the cast of Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2:
- Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven)
- Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler)
- Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers)
- David Harbour (Jim Hopper)
- Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin)
- Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas)
- Noah Schnapp (Will Byers)
- Sadie Sink (Max)
- Joe Keery (Steve Harrington)
- Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley)
- Jamie Campbell Bower (Vecna)
- Linda Hamilton (Dr. Kay)
- Nell Fisher (Holly Wheeler)
How to Watch Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2
The series is exclusively available on Netflix. However, you need a paid subscription to stream the new episodes. Therefore, you should purchase the subscription to enjoy the series.
Final words
If you are wondering when does Stranger Things come out on Christmas, the clear answer is 26 December 2025 at an early morning. Moreover, the end of the thrilling series is near, as only one episode left in the series.
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