How to watch the Stranger Things finale if you don't have Netflix
Stranger Things fans, the wait is almost over.
The blockbuster sci-fi series will finally come to a close tomorrow, as the Season 5, Volume 3 finale drops on Netflix in the UK at 1am on January 1, 2026.
It's set to be an epic finale too, with a run time of two hours and eight minutes.
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The official synopsis for Stranger Things, Season 5 reads, "The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). But he has vanished - his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), forcing her back into hiding.
"As the anniversary of Will’s (Noah Schnapp) disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming - and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone - the full party - standing together, one last time."
If you haven't caught up, Volume 1 and Volume 2 are currently available to stream on Netflix.
For those of you who don't have a subscription? Find out how to stream the finale for less below.
How to watch the Stranger Things finale if you don't have Netflix
As fans will know, the Stranger Things finale will be streamed on Netflix in the UK at 1am on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
But what if you don't have Netflix?
If you've finally been kicked off the family account, Sky is offering an unmissable bundle, which essentially means you can tune into Netflix for 'free'.
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£15 per month
Sky is currently selling its Essential TV package, which is home to Netflix, discovery+, Sky Atlantic, and much more for just £15 per month.
As though you needed any further convincing, it's Sky’s lowest ever price, and will enable you to watch the final ever episode alongside Sky Atlantic, discovery+, Sky Stream, and Sky Essential TV.
For price comparison, a standard Netflix account with ads costs £5.99 per month, and rises to £12.99 per month for an ad-free subscription.
You can learn more about the deal here or sign up to Netflix here.
What time is the Stranger Things finale on Netflix in the UK?
It depends where you're based.
The season finale will drop on Netflix in the US at 5pm (PT) and 8pm (ET) on Wednesday, December 31. It will also be shown in select theatres across the US and Canada.
British fans, that translates to 1am on Thursday, January 1, 2026 in the UK. Based down under? Aussies can tune in at 9am (Perth) and 12pm (Sydney) on Thursday, January 1.
The finale has a run time of two hours and eight minutes. You must have a Netflix account to tune into the episode.
Topics: Stranger Things
Danielle Fowler