Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 out on OTT in India: Here's where you can stream, cast, episode details, and more about sci-fi thriller

Stranger Things 5 debuted on Netflix on November 27, 2025, marking the official release of the first volume of the last season of the worldwide sensation. The first four episodes of the eight-episode season were released to the Indian audience at 6:30 a.m. IST as part of a synchronised global release that aimed to maximise fan involvement. With the release of these three parts, the Duffer Brothers' last chapter will bring the story to a close around the new year.

Volume 1 episode list and premiere

Volume 1 is comprised of four episodes that carry on the suspenseful, dark storyline that takes place in the made-up town of Hawkins, Indiana.

Chapter One: The Crawl

Chapter Two: The Vanishing of...

Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap

Chapter Four: Sorcerer

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Future release schedule

The rest of the episodes will be released in two parts: December 26, 2025, is when Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7) will be released, and January 1, 2026, is when the series finale (Episode 8) will be available.

Season 5 begins in the autumn of 1987, right after the catastrophic events of season 4, when many Rifts ripped across Hawkins. As a result of the town's physical scars and mounting terror, the core group must come together for one final, decisive mission.

Central conflict and Eleven's role

The central goal for the protagonists is clear: to track down and eliminate Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), who vanished after being attacked by Eleven, Nancy, Robin, and Steve. A new and urgent danger, however, has emerged, complicating the mission: the US military has descended onto Hawkins, quarantined the town, and is ramping up its search for Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), whom they blame for the supernatural calamity. Now that she's in training, Eleven is determined to use her full strength to destroy the Upside Down for good. In addition to returning to the show's origins, this season is shaping up to disclose the Upside Down's real nature, delve deeply into the relationship between Vecna and Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), and more.

Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers), David Harbour (Jim Hopper), Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair), and Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield) are all returning for the fifth and final season of the show.

Returning supporting cast and new additions

Priah Ferguson (Erica Sinclair), Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers), Joe Keery (Steve Harrington), Maya Hawke (Robin Buckley), Brett Gelman (Murray Bauman), and Cara Buono (Karen Wheeler) are all returning for the climax, much to the delight of fans. The show's primary cast now includes Joe Chrest and Amybeth McNulty. Jake Connelly and Nell Fisher are newbies to the show, and Hollywood veteran Linda Hamilton is one of the important new characters introduced this season.

The final run promises a blend of explosive action and an emotional conclusion as it wraps up a story that has defined a generation of streaming entertainment.

FAQs:

Q: When is the final episode of Stranger Things 5 airing in India?

A: The final episode of Stranger Things 5, titled "The Rightside Up," is scheduled to be released on January 1, 2026, on Netflix in India. The final season is being released in three parts:

Volume 1 (Episodes 1-4): November 27, 2025

Volume 2 (Episodes 5-7): December 26, 2025

The Finale (Episode 8): January 1, 2026

Q: How many episodes are in Stranger Things 5 Volume 1?

A: Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 consists of four episodes. These episodes were released simultaneously in India on November 27, 2025, at 6:30 AM IST. The entire final season will have a total of eight episodes.

Q: What are the episode titles for Stranger Things 5 Volume 1?

A: The episode titles for the first four episodes of the final season are:

"Chapter One: The Crawl"

"Chapter Two: The Vanishing of..."

"Chapter Three: The Turnbow Trap"

"Chapter Four: Sorcerer"