Even before the latest season of Stranger Things had hit TV screens, everyone was super stocked. Now that the first four episodes have dropped, things have gone even crazier. Meanwhile, teasing the next volume in the finale of Stranger Things, Ross Duffer took to social media and surprised his followers. 

Shedding light on each episode included in the second volume of the fifth season, Duffer, in his Instagram post, also highlighted how each of the cast members had been meticulously portraying promising characters.

Discussing the sixth episode in the next volume, he mentioned that it will be directed by Shawn Levy, welcoming him back to the Upside-Down world. He further mentioned, 

It’s the biggest episode of the three — and the performances make us cry every time we watch it.

Reading the words of Ross Duffer fans took thier escalated yet emotional tgouthst to X, writing, “Time to grab the tissues.”

Time to grab the tissues 😅 pic.twitter.com/efVCz3TvJg— Richard III (@wittyyrich) December 11, 2025

Another such comment read, “If the dudes who WROTE the pain are crying, the rest of us are finished.”

“Escape From Camazotz” being the biggest episode isn’t even the headline — it’s the Duffers bragging that they cry every time they watch it. Bro, if the dudes who WROTE the pain are crying, the rest of us are finished. Episode 6 is about to emotionally body-slam everyone and…— NOBLE (@iamnoblefx) December 11, 2025

“If the Duffers are crying, I already know this episode is about to destroy us emotionally. Volume 2 is gonna be crazy,” read another comment.

If the Duffers are crying, I already know this episode is about to destroy us emotionally. Volume 2 is gonna be crazy.— Lonelyfirefly🐞 (@lonelyfireflyX) December 12, 2025

In case you don’t know, the next volume of Stranger Things Season 5 will consist of three episodes. These include Shock Jock, Escape From Camazotz, and The Bridge. 

Ross Duffer Teases Three New Episodes of Stranger Things

Sadie Sink in Stranger Things | Credit: Netflix

In his recent Instagram post, Ross Duffer also wrote, “Shock Jock’ picks up moments after the end of ‘Sorcerer’”.  He further added, “Frank Darabont is back, but he flexes very different muscles on this one than he did on ‘Turnbow Trap’ — it’s far darker, and far scarier.”

Shedding light on the final episode of Volume 2, Duffer wrote in his social media post, “The Bridge…’ we co-directed this one with Shawn. Don’t want to say too much, but aside from the finale, it’s probably the most emotional chapter of the season.” 

Concluding his post, the co-creator of Stranger Things also promised that the runtime of each episode will be reduced soon.

Stranger Things Season 5 is bringing back the young cast, including Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, alongside Finn Wolfhard’s Mike, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin, Caleb McLaughlin reprising his role as Lucas, and Noah Schnapp as Will. Joining them are Sadie Sink, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Winona Ryder, Natalia Dyer, and others. 

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Expected Runtime

While the runtimes for episodes 1 to 4 of Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1, were released before the episodes became available on Netflix, it can be safely stated that the Duffer brothers will likely release the runtimes for the next highly anticipated episodes as well. 

However, these are expected runtimes speculated by Radio Times. 

Chapter TitleExpected RuntimeChapter FiveShock Jock Reportedly 1 hour and 17 minutesChapter SixEscape from CamazotzReportedly, 58 minutesChapter SevenThe BridgeReportedly, 1 hour and 37 minutesChapter EightThe Rightside UpReportedly, 1 hour and 17 minutes

In case you don’t know, the final episode of Stranger Things Season 5, which concludes the entire storyline, is also set to be released in theaters. 

Starting New Year’s Eve, the episode “The Rightside Up” will be released in select theaters, according to Entertainment Weekly. Those interested in watching the finale on the big screen can visit the website: ST5Finale.com.

Do let us know what you think of the upcoming episodes of Stranger Things. 

Stranger Things is available to stream on Netflix.
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