When are new episodes of Stranger Things season 5 for Volume 2 and Volume 3? Netflix wants your holidays, it seems.

After that explosive end to the first chapter of Stranger Things Season 5, waiting for Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 has to be one of the most difficult things ever.

Stranger Things 5 is here — but its biggest clues start in The First Shadow. Here’s what the prequel play reveals and how to see it.

But we have just under a month to wait, with Volume 2 consisting of three new episodes set to be released on Christmas Day (December 25). Until then, eagle-eyed fans have been rewatching the Season 5 trailer again to see which scenes weren't in Volume 1 in order to predict what we can expect in the upcoming episodes.

Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 is being released as part of the three-part rollout for the season. Volume 2 contains episodes 5 to 7. It will be released on December 25, 2025, on Christmas Day. For streaming, Netflix will release it at 5:00 p.m. PT. This means it will be available around the world at the same time, depending on the time zone.

Netflix has released two new character posters from Stranger Things Season 5, finally giving fans an official look at the mystery-shrouded roles of Mr. Whatsit and Max Mayfield. The posters come just days after Volume 1’s debut and ahead of the highly anticipated Volume 2 premiere on5.

The stars of the Duffer Brothers' hit Netflix show, who play Eleven and Will Byers, respectively, chat with The Hollywood Reporter about the highly anticipated final season and bringing the Upside Down to a close.

Stranger Things Season 5 has already generated a lot of hype and speculation. There are rumors now spreading due to some allegedly leaked behind-the-scenes shots of Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2.