The wait is almost over. Stranger Things is returning for its fifth and final season, and fans across India are counting down the hours as the beloved sci-fi saga reaches its epic conclusion. After nine years of supernatural chaos, emotional twists, and unforgettable characters, Eleven and her friends are gearing up for their ultimate showdown with Vecna.
With excitement at an all-time high, here’s the exact release date, India time, episode schedule, and full cast list so you’re ready the moment the gates to the Upside Down open again.
Stranger Things Season 5 India Release Date & Time
While Stranger Things 5 premieres in the US on November 26, Indian fans will get to stream it the next day due to the time difference.
India Release Date: November 27, 2025
India Release Time: 6:30 AM IST
Available exclusively on Netflix
So set your alarms — Eleven’s final fight begins just after sunrise in India.
Episode Count & Release Format
Stranger Things Season 5 includes eight episodes — but they won’t drop all at once. Instead, Netflix is rolling them out across three volumes, creating a wave of suspense leading up to the finale.
Stranger Things Season 5: Full Episode List & Schedule
Volume 1 — November 26 (India: Nov 27, 6:30 AM)
- The Crawl
- The Vanishing of…
- The Turnbow Trap
- Sorcerer
Volume 2 — December 25 (Christmas Day)
- Shock Jock
- Escape From Camazotz
- The Bridge
Final Episode — December 31 (New Year’s Eve)
- The Rightside Up
The finale landing on New Year’s Eve guarantees an emotionally charged goodbye to the series that shaped an entire generation of Netflix fans.
Stranger Things Season 5: Full Returning Cast
All major characters return for the series finale:
- Millie Bobby Brown — Eleven
- Finn Wolfhard — Mike Wheeler
- Gaten Matarazzo — Dustin Henderson
- Caleb McLaughlin — Lucas Sinclair
- Noah Schnapp — Will Byers
- Sadie Sink — Max Mayfield
- Natalia Dyer — Nancy Wheeler
- Charlie Heaton — Jonathan Byers
- Joe Keery — Steve Harrington
- Maya Hawke — Robin Buckley
- Winona Ryder — Joyce Byers
- David Harbour — Jim Hopper
- Cara Buono — Karen Wheeler
- Priah Ferguson — Erica Sinclair
Created by the visionary Duffer Brothers (Matt and Ross Duffer), Season 5 promises a darker tone, emotional depth, and a finale designed to leave a lasting impact.
The Final Fight Awaits
With Vecna stronger than ever and Hawkins hanging in the balance, Stranger Things 5 sets the stage for a showdown that will define the fate of every character we’ve grown to love. As Eleven prepares for her most dangerous battle yet, fans in India are just hours away from diving back into the Upside Down one last time.
