Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2: Episode Runtimes Revealed Ahead of Finale

LOS ANGELES, Dec 28: The long wait is almost over for Stranger Things fans. After years of theories, cliffhangers, and heartbreaks, Season 5 is reaching its final stretch. With just three days left for the release of Volume 2, excitement is at an all time high.

Co-creator Ross Duffer has shared the official runtimes for the remaining episodes, building anticipation for the emotional and action-packed conclusion of the Netflix hit.

Episode 5: Shock Jock
Directed by Frank Darabont, Episode 5 runs 1 hour 8 minutes. Picking up directly after Episode 4, “Sorcerer,” this chapter focuses on character growth while advancing the central mystery, with big reveals and tough choices setting the stage for the emotional journey ahead.

Episode 6: Escape from the Camazotz
Running 1 hour 15 minutes, this episode is one of the longest of the season. Directed by Shawn Levy, it features some of the strongest performances from the cast and promises emotional intensity. The episode plays a pivotal role in shaping the series’ overarching story.

Episode 7: The Bridge
The penultimate episode, 1 hour 6 minutes long, is co-directed by the Duffer Brothers and Shawn Levy. It promises major cliffhangers, shocking moments, and heartbreaking losses, making it one of the most emotional episodes of the season.

Episode 8: The Right Side Up
The grand finale clocks in at 2 hours 8 minutes, almost a full-length movie. Scheduled for release on December 31, 2025, in select theatres and on Netflix, this episode promises answers to all lingering questions, intense action, and a powerful emotional closure for the series that changed pop culture.

Fans are gearing up for an unforgettable ending to a series that has captivated audiences worldwide, with the final episodes expected to deliver a mix of thrills, heartbreak, and epic storytelling.