After waiting for months and processing emotional losses, fans thought they had finally bid farewell to Hawkins, only for the Upside Down to find a way to bring viewers in, at least on social media. A week after the Stranger Things Finale aired on December 31, 2025, the internet was again buzzing with a new viral fan theory around the show, which claimed it did not actually end. How? Well, the rumour suggested that the final episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 hold easter eggs hinting towards a secret ninth episode in store. Following extensive debate and analysis, Netflix has shared its latest official update on the matter.
What does Netflix have to say about the possibility of Stranger Things 5’s secret ninth episode?
After several days of speculation around a supposed surprise finale episode, Netflix has finally and completely pulled down the curtains on the viral internet theory. On January 7, 2026, the streaming giant updated the bios on the show’s social media accounts to debunk the fan rumours and clear the confusion in an indirect manner. The new bio for all the social media handles of Stranger Things now reads:
“ALL EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS ARE NOW PLAYING.”