The wait for the conclusion of Stranger Things has been agonizing, but we finally have a clearer picture of just how much content Netflix is delivering in the final stretch. The runtimes for the last four episodes of the series have been revealed, confirming that the Duffer Brothers are holding nothing back as they wrap up the saga of Hawkins and the Upside Down.
Fans who were hoping for extended storytelling will not be disappointed. The breakdown for the final batch of episodes shows a significant commitment to giving the characters proper closure. Episode 5 will clock in at 1 hour and 8 minutes, followed by Episode 6 at 1 hour and 15 minutes. Episode 7 dips slightly in length to 1 hour and 6 minutes, acting as the calm before the storm.
However, the real headline is the series finale. Episode 8 is set to be a massive event, running for 2 hours and 8 minutes. This effectively makes the final chapter of the show a feature-length film, providing ample room for the final confrontation with Vecna and the resolution of the mysteries that have plagued the group since the very beginning. With these runtimes, the final four episodes alone total over five and a half hours of new footage.
To top it all off, Netflix has confirmed a holiday release strategy that ensures these episodes will be the main event of the season. Volume 2, consisting of episodes 5, 6, and 7, will drop on Christmas Day, giving fans a massive binge-watch session to unwrap. The feature-length series finale will then stand alone as a global event, releasing on New Year’s Eve to close out the year with the ultimate showdown.