But the Duffers have confirmed another spinoff in the works as well — only that will feature "a different decade and different characters, but of course, still connected to the Stranger Things universe," Ross told THR. "It’s an idea we’ve had for years and something we’re just really excited and passionate about."

Everything we know about the future of the Stranger Things franchise, including a forthcoming animated spinoff.

The 'Stranger Things' finale is light on surprises and heavy on sentiment, as the Netflix series bids a sound enough farewell — for now. [SPOILERS]

After the group made it into the Abyss, fought the Mind Flayer and defeated Vecna to thwart the plan to merge planets, things looked up for our ragtag group of heroes. They had rescued all 12 kidnapped children and were heading back into the Rightside Up with the wormhole ready to collapse behind them.

"Stranger Things" wrapped up its 5-season run Wednesday with a finale that answered questions and provided happy endings for most of its characters.

Ross Duffer said Eleven's death, or disappearance, was integral to the story ending. Eleven represents childhood — and the finale is all about the kids of “Stranger Things” growing up.

To celebrate the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, Las Vegas was transformed into the Upside Down with a spectacular drone show on Sunday, December 28, 2025. A record-breaking display of 5,000 drones - the largest drone show ever held in the United States - lit up the Las Vegas sky recreating iconic moments from the series as hundreds of fans gathered along the Strip.

But we will tell you that private investigator Murray Bauman (Brett Gelman) drops the needle on side B of the “Purple Rain” album during a climactic scene, giving viewers a chance to hear a chunk of “When Doves Cry.” Later, the song “Purple Rain” can be heard during a flashback montage that probably triggered the most reaches to the tissue box.