A viral fan theory called “Conformity Gate” suggests another episode of "Stranger Things" could arrive on Jan. 7. Here’s what the clues mean and what Netflix and the Duffers have said.

The "Conformity Gate" fan theory suggests that the season 5 finale is actually a fake ending, and the story will continue in an additional episode.

The "Stranger Things 5" finale is here. Here's the "Stranger Things" finale release time and date, plus how to watch "Stranger Things 5" in theaters.

"Stranger Things" is ending tonight. Here’s what time the Season 5 finale comes out on Netflix, how to watch and the runtime of the supersized New Year’s Eve episode.

After five seasons, Netflix's sci-fi horror hit wrapped up with an exhausting two-hour extravaganza that, unsurprisingly, delivered lots and lots of … stuff — but very little legacy-building substance.

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 3 – which consists of the Episode 8 series finale – drops on Netflix on December 31, 2025 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. Yes, that’s New Years Eve. If you’re in the UK, that’s 1am on New Year’s Day, meaning you’ll have to take it easy when seeing in the new year if you want to watch the episode immediately.

Questions remain about the fate of Eleven, and talk of a secret 9th episode on Jan. 7 has bubbled up on social media.

Stranger Things' creators Matt and Ross Duffer respond to the review bombing of Will's coming out episode in Season 5.

The show’s score has plummeted in the wake of the release of the second batch of episodes from season five, falling to a series-low 57 percent. The show has also received plenty of blowback on social media since the Vol. 2 episodes were released on Christmas Day.

The series finale of "Stranger Things" Made at least $25 million for movie theaters since it was released on New Year's Eve, though the exact amount may never be known.