Overview
- The series finale premiered Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix alongside a limited North American cinema rollout in more than 500 theaters.
- Over 1.1 million fans registered for New Year’s Eve screenings, with thousands of showtimes reported sold out by participating exhibitors.
- The Duffer Brothers had long targeted a five-season arc for the show, and there is no Season 6 planned.
- Netflix and the creators confirm further projects, including the animated Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 slated for 2026 and a separate live-action spin-off in development.
- Early reviews describe a largely satisfying send-off, note debate over an extended wrap-up, and emphasize that the final moments are intentionally open to interpretation.