It’s taken so long to get another season of Stranger Things that Netflix’s sci-fi juggernaut now feels like the problem child of the post-streaming era. The streamer seems loath to let go of one of its earliest hits, and while Stranger Things finally comes to an end with Season 5, it’s shaping up to be Netflix’s answer to something like Avengers: Endgame. The platform has pulled out all the stops for the finale, while series creators Matt and Ross Duffer have gone out of their way to make this season as big as it can possibly be.
Not even the limits of streaming can keep Season 5 contained: its last episode, clocking in at around two hours, will screen in theaters. That said, the season will still begin on the small screen. Here’s everything you need to know about Stranger Things’ Season 5 finale, from its release date to the crucial plot points you’ve probably forgotten over the three years since the last episode was released.
