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Stranger Things Season Finale Longer Than Many Movies

Stranger Things fans, prepare for a thrilling ride as we journey through the first two volumes of Season 5, consisting of episodes ranging from 68 to 83 minutes, culminating in a final, captivating two-hour episode on New Year's Eve!

Bruno Pferd · 2 min read

Stranger Things Finale Epic in Scope, Two-Hour Conclusion Awaits Fans

Fans eagerly anticipate the conclusion of Stranger Things with its fifth and final season. The show's creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, recently informed Variety that the series finale is projected to be around two hours in length, though they noted this duration could still be adjusted. They have described the finale as a massive event, even grander than most feature films, yet not as long as the Season 4 finale. Contrary to some speculation, reports of a three-hour ending with 90-minute episodes are inaccurate. Here is the confirmed release schedule: Volume 1 premieres on November 26, featuring four episodes of 68 minutes, 54 minutes, 66 minutes, and 83 minutes. Volume 2 follows on December 25 with three additional episodes. The series finale, a two-hour episode, is scheduled to air on December 31. Prepare for significant viewing time as the epic saga draws to a close.

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Series info

Official Name
Beyond Stranger Things
Brief Summary
Secrets from the "Stranger Things 2" universe are revealed as cast and guests discuss the latest episodes with host Jim Rash. Caution: spoilers ahead!
Released
October 27, 2017
Genre
Talk, Documentary
Countries of Origin
US
Actors
Jim Rash
Ratings
7.4/10 (106 reviews)
Number of episodes
7
Number of seasons
1

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