The final episode of the hit Netflix series debuted simultaneously Dec. 31 on the streamer and in 600 theaters before holding encore performances throughout New Year's Day.

From the off its very clear that though the show is set over thirty years ago, the events that take place in it are a comment on modern society with Russia trying to bring down America from within by unleashing a monster on the country.

The Duffer Brothers draw the curtain on the beloved sci-fi horror phenomenon, bringing Stranger Things to a close. Read our review of the series finale below.

The finale of Stranger Things finally sees the end of Vecna with Eleven choosing to leave behind in the Upside Down, leaving her fate questionable.

What Really Happened In The Ending Post Credits Scene Explained by Deffinition #StrangerThings #StrangerThings3 #JimHopper Read the full here - Did Jim Hopper Die In Stranger Things 3? Stranger Things Season 3 is pretty similar in setup to the prior two seasons with a lot of the events unfolding in a similar fashion.

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 3, the series finale, has been released across the globe, with a special "primetime" drop for New Year's Eve and Day 2025/2026. Executive producer Shawn Levy promises a deeply satisfying conclusion,

All the songs featured throughout all eight episodes across volumes 1, 2 and 3 of Stranger Things season 5.