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Stranger Things: The End is Near!
27 Nov
Summary
- Final season returns after three-year hiatus.
- Hawkins is under military control, facing Vecna.
- Animated and stage spinoffs are also coming.

After a three-year wait, the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" is confirmed for Netflix. The upcoming season picks up 18 months after Season 4's conclusion, with the town of Hawkins, Indiana, now under military occupation. Both the Upside Down and the real world are in direct conflict, setting the stage for a climactic battle.
The beloved main cast, including Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, will reprise their roles. They are joined by new additions like Linda Hamilton. The Hawkins group is nearing a confrontation with the formidable monster Vecna, racing against time to protect humanity from annihilation.
Beyond the main series finale, "Stranger Things" is expanding its universe. An animated series, "Stranger Things: Tales From '85," is slated for release next year, bridging events between seasons 2 and 3. Additionally, the Broadway production "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" delves into Vecna's origins prior to the show's events.




