After 10 years, Stranger Things has come to an end, as the final episode of the show was released on Netflix on New Year's Day 2026. The fifth and final season is now available to stream, with fans still trying to figure out the biggest mysteries left by the story – you can read all about what happened in the finale in our Stranger Things season 5 finale ending explained guide.
It's time to say goodbye to Eleven, Mike and the rest of the gang, as one of the best shows on Netflix has officially ended for good, although the future of the franchise still shines bright. While the animated show Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is heading to our screens, a spin-off of the show is now in the works, although it's not about Holly Wheeler or Montauk.
