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‘Stranger Things’ Isn’t Over After The Season 5 Finale

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 3 developments

Stranger Things will live on after tonight's series-ending season 5 finale, but probably not in the way that you'd think.

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3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. The New 'Stranger Things' Episodes Chart a Propulsive Path to the Finale

    Headline from Gizmodo ·

  2. The ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale Trailer Hints At 2 Different Character Deaths

    Headline from Forbes ·

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    ‘Stranger Things’ Isn’t Over After The Season 5 Finale

    Headline from Forbes ·

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  1. Gizmodo

    The New 'Stranger Things' Episodes Chart a Propulsive Path to the Finale (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Season five's second volume has some familiar padding, but it mostly satisfies as the Netflix show races toward its end.

  2. Newsweek

    Stranger Things season 5, Vol. 2 recap: who might die in the finale—latest (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    The wait is nearly over for fans of Stranger Things. The final episodes of Season 5 air tonight at 8 p.m. ET. Follow live.

  3. Forbes

    Here’s Where You Can See ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale In Theaters (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The “Stranger Things” Season 5 series finale is not only streaming on Netflix, but is also playing in theaters. Find out where the final episode of the blockbuster series is playing in a theater near you.

  4. Glamour

    Here’s Everything We Know About the 2-Hour 'Stranger Things 5' Finale (opens Glamour)

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    Glamour's feed description

    Here’s what to know about the 'Stranger Things 5' finale, including when it's coming to Netflix and theaters—and which characters are most likely to die.

  5. amNewYork

    ‘Stranger Things’ recap: All you need to know before it’s time to say goodbye (opens amNewYork)

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    amNewYork's feed description

    As 2025 comes to a close, so does the long-awaited finale of Stranger Things. The show aired in 2016 on Netflix, leaving a lasting impression on viewers

  6. Variety

    ‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Trailer: Eleven Prepares for the Final Fight Against Venca as Netflix Series Ends With Two Hour-Plus Last Episode (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Watch the trailer for the 'Stranger Things 5' finale, which premieres on Netflix and in theaters on New Year's Eve.

  7. Deadline

    'Stranger Things 5' Finale Trailer Teases Series' Epic Conclusion (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Netflix released the final trailer for 'Stranger Things 5' on Tuesday, just ahead of the anticipated series finale

  8. Engadget

    Netflix has released a trailer for the Stranger Things finale (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Netflix has released a trailer for the final Stranger Things episode.

  9. Forbes

    The ‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale Trailer Hints At 2 Different Character Deaths (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    The Stranger Things series finale is almost here, and the trailer might contain clues about who dies in the end.

  10. Forbes

    Bad News About ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Finale Movie Tickets (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Stranger Things' finale is airing in movie theaters tomorrow, but there is not great news if you are trying to hunt down tickets right now.

  11. Entertainment Weekly

    'Stranger Things' series finale trailer previews explosions, tragedy, and worlds colliding (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'Stranger Things' series finale trailer shows off explosions, colliding worlds, Dustin crying, and Hopper giving a psych-up speech as Netflix brings the drama to an end.

  12. FOX 43 York

    What time does the "Stranger Things" finale drop on Netflix? (opens FOX 43 York)

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    FOX 43 York's feed description

    “Stranger Things” will make one last trip to the upside-down with its series finale.

  13. Forbes

    What Time Does The ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Finale Come Out Tonight? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    "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.

  14. Forbes

    'Stranger Things' Series Finale: Here's When It Streams In Your Timezone Plus Massive Runtime And What To Expect (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    This is when the very last episode of Stranger Things lands on Netflix.

  15. Forbes

    ‘Stranger Things’ Isn’t Over After The Season 5 Finale (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Stranger Things will live on after tonight's series-ending season 5 finale, but probably not in the way that you'd think.

  16. NPR

    Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' ends on New Year's Eve (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    After nearly 10 years, the Netflix hit "Stranger Things" is ending. The series finale, which clocks in at just over two hours, drops on New Year's Eve.

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