Overview
- Netflix released the two‑hour-plus capstone at 2 a.m. on January 1 following a three‑part rollout that began November 27 and continued December 26.
- Industry reports say more than 620 U.S. theaters hosted special screenings over Dec. 31–Jan. 1, with revenue estimates topping $25 million via guest‑voucher workarounds.
- The Duffer brothers told Collider there are no deleted Season 5 scenes, noting only a trimmed rooftop moment, countering viral claims of missing material.
- Netflix confirmed the animated spin‑off Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 for 2026, and the creators signaled continued creative involvement even as they move to Paramount.
- The Duffers confirmed Netflix canceled their planned adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub’s The Talisman, reflecting a reshuffle of projects tied to their transition.