When Stranger Things premiered in 2016, it was a weird new supernatural series starring Winona Ryder. But within the year, it felt like everyone was referencing Demogorgons and Eggo waffles. Now, nine years later, Stranger Things is a cultural behemoth, and its once-unknown young actors have become parents, directors, and stars.
In recognition of its pop-culture might, Netflix gave Season 5 an unprecedented three-part release schedule, with the grand finale itself held for the last few hours of 2025. The Stranger Things finale is also doing what no other Netflix original has done before: it’s showing in theaters. Here’s everything you need to know about the finale, from how to watch it as early as possible to what could happen in it.
