Mike Smith
Hey everyone, Happy New Year! In this blog, I’ve explained everything you need to know about the worldwide release date and local start times for the Stranger Things Season 5 finale episode, so you can easily find when the final episode begins in your country.
North America
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in the United States?
The finale streams on December 31, 2025, launching at 5:00 p.m. PST on the West Coast and 8:00 p.m. EST on the East Coast on Netflix.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Canada?
In Canada, the finale becomes available on December 31, 2025, starting at 5:00 p.m. PST in Vancouver.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Mexico?
Mexican viewers can watch the finale on December 31, 2025, beginning at 7:00 p.m. CST in Mexico City.
Latin America
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Colombia?
The finale is released in Colombia on December 31, 2025, with streaming available from 8:00 p.m. COT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Argentina?
In Argentina, the final episode goes live on December 31, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. ART in Buenos Aires.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Brazil?
Brazilian audiences can stream the finale on December 31, 2025, starting at 10:00 p.m. BRT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Chile?
Viewers in Chile can watch the finale on December 31, 2025, from 10:00 p.m. CLST.
Europe
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in the United Kingdom?
UK viewers can stream the finale on January 1, 2026, beginning at 1:00 a.m. GMT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Portugal?
In Portugal, the finale becomes available on January 1, 2026, at 1:00 a.m. WET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in France?
French audiences will be able to watch the finale on January 1, 2026, starting at 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Germany?
In Germany, the final episode drops on January 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Italy?
Italian viewers can stream the finale on January 1, 2026, from 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Spain?
The finale premieres in Spain on January 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in the Netherlands?
In the Netherlands, the episode goes live on January 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in the Nordic countries?
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark all receive the finale on January 1, 2026, starting at 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Eastern Europe?
Finland, Greece, Romania, and Ukraine stream the finale on January 1, 2026, from 3:00 a.m. EET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Türkiye?
The finale becomes available in Türkiye on January 1, 2026, at 4:00 a.m. EEST.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in the Czech Republic?
The finale will stream on Netflix in the Czech Republic on January 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Hungary?
The finale premieres in Hungary on January 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. CET.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Poland?
The finale airs in Poland on January 1, 2026, at 2:00 a.m. CET.
Africa
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Nigeria?
Nigerian viewers can stream the finale on January 1, 2026, beginning at 2:00 a.m. WAT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in South Africa?
In South Africa, the final episode drops on January 1, 2026, with streaming from 3:00 a.m. SAST.
Middle East and Asia
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Saudi Arabia?
The finale airs in Saudi Arabia on January 1, 2026, starting at 4:00 a.m. AST.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Israel?
Israeli viewers can watch the finale on January 1, 2026, from 3:00 a.m. IST.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in India?
In India, the finale becomes available on January 1, 2026, with a release time of 6:30 a.m. IST.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Thailand?
Thai audiences can stream the finale on January 1, 2026, beginning at 8:00 a.m. ICT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, the finale drops on January 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. WIB.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Hong Kong?
Viewers in Hong Kong will see the finale go live on January 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. HKT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Singapore?
In Singapore, the final episode is available on January 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. SGT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Malaysia?
Malaysian viewers can watch the finale on January 1, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. MYT.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, the finale premieres on January 1, 2026, with streaming from 9:00 a.m. PHST.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Taiwan?
Taiwan gets the finale on January 1, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. CST.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Japan?
Japanese viewers can stream the finale on January 1, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. JST.
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in South Korea?
In South Korea, the finale goes live on January 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. KST.
Oceania
When does the Stranger Things Season 5 finale start in Australia?
Australian viewers can watch the finale on January 1, 2026, with streaming available from 12:00 p.m. AEDT in Sydney.
On What Devices Can You Watch the Stranger Things Season 5 Finale?
You can watch the Stranger Things Season 5 finale on Netflix across a wide range of smart TVs, streaming devices, game consoles, mobile devices, tablets, and computers.
| Device Category | Supported Devices |
|---|---|
| Smart TVs | Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, Android TV, Hisense, TCL |
| Streaming Devices | Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast |
| Game Consoles | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One |
| Mobile Devices | iPhone, iPad, Android phones, Android tablets |
| Computers | Windows PC, Mac via web browser |
| Tablets | iPad, Android tablets, Amazon Fire tablets |
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