Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 out on OTT in India! Here's where you can stream, cast, episode details, and more about horror sci-fi series
Stranger Things S5 Vol 2 is live! Will Byers taps into his new powers to fight Vecna in three long episodes. The epic 2-hour series finale arrives Jan 1, 2026, to conclude the global phenomenon.
Last Updated: 06.58 AM, Dec 26, 2025
Stranger Things has launched its penultimate chapter, continuing the worldwide sensation that is science fiction. Netflix officially released Volume 2 of Season 5 in India today at 6:30 am IST. The three episodes span from last month's debut to the upcoming series finale. The show's last season will be released in three instalments, and this release is the second of them.
Episode titles and runtime
The Duffer Brothers' cinematic television habit continues in Volume 2, as all three new episodes are more than an hour long. Here are the titles of the episodes and how long they are:
Episode 5: "Shock Jock"—1 hour and 8 minutes.
Episode 6: "Escape from Camazotz"—1 hour and 15 minutes.
Episode 7: "The Bridge"—1 hour and 6 minutes.
Pick up from Volume 1 cliffhanger
Volume 1 ended on a cliffhanger, and these episodes start up right where it left off, with the walls between Hawkins and the Upside Down beginning to crumble after a huge rupture.
Volume 2's plot centres on the growing danger presented by Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), who has successfully abducted 12 children to end his global dominion plot. The new episodes focus on Noah Schnapp's character, Will Byers, who has started to tap into psychic talents connected to the Mind Flayer's hive mind. There will likely come a watershed moment in the fight against the Upside Down when he goes from being a helpless victim to an active fighter.
Searching for allies and Max's mental battle
A possible reunion of the lab survivors has been hinted at by Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and Jim Hopper (David Harbour), who have found Kali (008) within a military base. Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) is in a coma in the Upside Down, but her mind is active in Vecna's, where she has met other prisoners like Holly Wheeler.
The series continues to feature its long-standing ensemble cast, including Winona Ryder (Joyce), Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin), Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas), Natalia Dyer (Nancy), Charlie Heaton (Jonathan), Joe Keery (Steve), and Maya Hawke (Robin). New additions for the final season include Linda Hamilton as Dr Kay, a figure tied to the military’s intervention in Hawkins.
Shawn Levy's directorial return
Shawn Levy, who has directed the series from its 2016 launch, is back at the helm for the midseason episodes, guaranteeing the same high-octane production quality.
Netflix's hit series, Season 5, has divided into three parts, keeping fans engaged throughout the entire season. With the publication of Volume 2 today, the series is now down to its last episode.
The grand finale
"The Rightside Up", the eighth episode, will be available to watch on Netflix India on January 1, 2026, which is midnight on US New Year's Eve. It has been revealed that the series finale will be the longest episode of the show ever, clocking in at 2 hours and 8 minutes. The ten-year ordeal of the Hawkins survivors will reportedly come to a cinematic close with a limited theatrical distribution in certain worldwide countries for the finale.
Stranger Things FAQs:
Q: When does Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 release in India?
A: Volume 2 of Season 5 officially premiered on December 26, 2025, at 6:30 am IST. The release includes three new episodes (Episodes 5, 6, and 7).
Q: How many episodes are in Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2?
A: Volume 2 consists of three episodes. This is part of a three-installment release strategy for the final season:
Volume 1: Episodes 1–4 (Released November 2025)
Volume 2: Episodes 5–7 (Released December 26, 2025)
The Finale: Episode 8 (Releasing January 1, 2026)
Q: What is the runtime of the Stranger Things Season 5 finale?
A: The series finale, titled "The Rightside Up," is confirmed to be 2 hours and 8 minutes long. It is set to release in India on January 1, 2026, and will also have a limited theatrical run in select countries.