A wave of disappointment washed over UK fans this morning as they discovered the final season of *Stranger Things* hadn't materialized on their screens. The anticipation had been building, but the release felt frustratingly delayed.
Don't despair. The epic conclusion is indeed coming, just arriving on a slightly different schedule than initially expected – essentially, a few hours into tomorrow. The wait, while unwelcome, isn’t insurmountable.
Netflix originally announced the first installment of season five would arrive on November 26th. Subsequent episodes were slated for Christmas Day, with the grand finale dropping on New Year’s Eve.
However, a crucial detail emerged: the episodes premiere in the US at 5pm Pacific Time and 8pm Eastern Time. This timing creates a ripple effect for international viewers, particularly those in the UK.
UK fans will gain access to the first four episodes starting at 1am on Thursday, November 27th. The second volume will then arrive on Boxing Day, and the final, heart-stopping episode on New Year’s Day.
The final season plunges back into the fall of 1987, a Hawkins irrevocably changed by the opening of the Rifts. The core group is united by a singular, desperate mission: locate and destroy Vecna.
But Vecna has vanished, shrouded in mystery, his intentions unknown. This complicates an already perilous undertaking, especially with the government imposing a military quarantine on Hawkins and relentlessly pursuing Eleven, forcing her into hiding once more.
As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance looms, a chilling sense of dread descends. The final confrontation is inevitable, promising a darkness far more potent and terrifying than anything they’ve encountered before.
To overcome this looming nightmare, the entire group must stand together, united for one last, desperate stand. Their collective strength is the only hope for Hawkins – and perhaps, the world.
Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp all return to reprise their iconic roles.
Joining them for this final chapter are Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, and Jamie Campbell Bower, completing the ensemble for one last, unforgettable adventure.
