New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- Netflix is preparing for the return of Stranger Things as the fifth and final season starts to roll out around the world in staggered stages. Viewers in India will get episodes one to four on 27 November, as part of a three-part release plan. The final chapter of the hit sci-fi series will be told across Volume 1, 27 November; Volume 2, 26 December; and a grand finale on 1 January 2026.

Fans have questioned the unusual release plan for the final season. Co-creator Ross Duffer told SFX Magazine that the creative team chose to split the season early in development to heighten its impact. He noted that earlier season divides were caused by pandemic disruptions, saying: "In Season Four, we didn't know it would be split ...