Ross Duffer, co-creator of the popular Netflix series “Stranger Things,” has clarified the episode runtimes for the highly anticipated fifth season. After speculation that all episodes would exceed 90 minutes, Duffer confirmed the actual lengths for the first four episodes through a video posted on his Instagram.
‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Episode Runtimes
The runtime details for the first four episodes of Season 5 are as follows:
- Episode 1: “The Crawl” – 1 hour and 8 minutes
- Episode 2: “The Vanishing of _____” – 54 minutes
- Episode 3: “The Turnbow Trap” – 1 hour and 6 minutes
- Episode 4: “Sorcerer” – 1 hour and 23 minutes
Fans are eagerly awaiting the runtimes for the remaining four episodes. In his announcements, Duffer described “The Crawl” as his favorite first episode since Season 1. He emphasized the significance of the opening of the second episode, referring to it as “the craziest cold open we’ve ever done.”
Episode Highlights
Duffer provided additional insights into each episode:
- Episode 2: Features a memorable opening sequence.
- Episode 3: Labeled as the most classic “Stranger Things” episode of the season.
- Episode 4: Described as “MASSIVE” and demands extensive logistical coordination for its production.
Release Schedule
The fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” will be released in three parts:
- Volume 1: Launching on November 26, comprising four episodes.
- Volume 2: Scheduled for Christmas, featuring three episodes.
- The Finale: Set to air on New Year’s Eve.
This season continues to star a beloved ensemble cast, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and Winona Ryder, among others. Fans are excited to see how the story concludes in this much-anticipated final chapter of “Stranger Things.”
