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No 'Stranger Things' Bonus Episode After January 7 Rumor as Netflix Sets Jan. 12 Documentary

A viral fan theory fueled real-money bets, with disappointment following Netflix’s confirmation that releases were complete.

Overview

  • January 7 passed without a new installment, and Netflix’s X bio stated “All Stranger Things Episodes are out.”
  • Roughly $15 million was wagered on Polymarket on whether a bonus episode would drop, according to coverage of the platform’s data.
  • Netflix experienced a brief service hiccup on January 7 that reports linked to the rumor-driven surge in activity rather than a release.
  • Online debate over the finale’s creative choices continues, with unverified #divorcegate claims about behind-the-scenes influence circulating on TikTok and X.
  • Netflix will release a making-of documentary on January 12, while industry reports say spinoffs are in development, including a new live-action series and an animated project targeted for 2026.