Netflix’s hit sci-fi series Stranger Things is heading toward its long-awaited finale, promising to resolve major mysteries in Hawkins.

Season five opened with the town under siege as creatures from the Upside Down emerged through massive rifts, with Vecna remaining a central threat. Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) and Jim Hopper battle dark forces in a military base, while Will Byers discovers his own supernatural abilities. New scenes involving Max, Holly, and a cave tied to Vecna’s past raise further questions. Music again plays a key role in resisting Vecna, likely influencing the finale.

Netflix is releasing the remaining episodes in stages: three streams on Boxing Day in the UK, with the feature-length finale on New Year’s Day. In the U.S., it streams on December 31, with special cinema screenings in select locations.

Executive producer Shawn Levy said the finale is crafted to meet fan expectations. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer have confirmed no sequel, marking the end of Eleven’s story and Hawkins’ saga. Fans worldwide await the conclusion to one of Netflix’s most popular series.