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Duffer Brothers Confirm 'Stranger Things 5' Episode Lengths, Quash Feature-Film Rumors
14 Oct
Summary
- 'Stranger Things' co-creator Ross Duffer shares runtimes for first 4 episodes of final season
- Episodes range from 54 minutes to 1 hour 23 minutes, contradicting earlier reports
- Final season to release in 3 parts, with first 4 episodes on November 26
As of 2025-10-14T02:15:31+00:00, the highly anticipated final season of the hit Netflix series 'Stranger Things' is set to premiere in the coming months. In a recent development, co-creator Ross Duffer has officially put an end to the rumors surrounding the supersized episodes of the final season.
Duffer took to Instagram to share the runtimes for the first four episodes of 'Stranger Things 5'. Contrary to earlier reports suggesting that each episode would stretch beyond 90 minutes, the update reveals a more balanced approach. The season premiere, titled 'The Crawl', will clock in at 1 hour and 8 minutes, while the second episode will run for 54 minutes. Episode three, 'The Turnbow Trap', is 1 hour and 6 minutes long, and the mid-season finale, 'Sorcerer', will be 1 hour and 23 minutes.
This confirmation from the Duffer Brothers provides fans with a clearer idea of what to expect from the final chapter of the 'Stranger Things' saga. The show has historically maintained a tight pacing, with most episodes clocking in under an hour. However, the previous season saw the introduction of several feature-length installments, including a record-breaking finale that ran for 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Netflix is taking a unique approach to the release of the final season, dividing it into three parts. The first four episodes will premiere on November 26, coinciding with the Thanksgiving holiday. The next three episodes will arrive on Christmas Day, and the grand finale, 'The Rightside Up', will land on New Year's Eve, ensuring a thrilling conclusion to the beloved series.
Directed by the Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy, and Frank Darabont, the final season of 'Stranger Things' will see the return of the show's beloved ensemble, including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, and a host of other talented actors. As the 'Stranger Things' universe prepares for one last, epic showdown in Hawkins, fans eagerly await the conclusion of this captivating sci-fi/horror saga.
