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Stranger Things Sets Year-End Finale as Cast Kept in the Dark

Netflix will roll out the eight-part conclusion in staggered volumes, ending at year’s close with a finale withheld from the cast until release.

The Stranger Things cast will experience the series finale alongside viewers, as Netflix withholds the final episode until its public release in early 2026. - SOURCE IMDB
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Overview

  • Noah Schnapp says the ensemble will not see the series-ender before it debuts, describing episodes five and six as intensely emotional.
  • Multiple outlets report a three-part release beginning November 26, with additional installments through late December and a year-end finale, including select UK cinema screenings.
  • The Duffer Brothers reiterate that Will Byers’ emotional journey anchors Season 5 and is intended to tie the series together.
  • Fans are reading the finale title, The Rightside Up, as a hint at the ending, though creators and coverage stress that such theories remain speculative.
  • Creators confirm the Hawkins saga closes with Season 5, as franchise plans shift to new projects like the animated Tales From ’85 expected in 2026.