Netflix confirms *Stranger Things* Season 5 ended with its eighth episode, debunking rumors of a ninth episode.

Netflix confirmed no further episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 will be released, debunking rumors of a secret "Conformity Gate" ninth episode. The series concluded with its eighth episode, and fans are reacting to the behind-the-scenes documentary *One Last Adventure*, released January 12, 2026. While some mourn the show’s shift from its original anthology roots, others support the expanded lore. A new animated series, *Tales From '85*, and a live-action spin-off are in development, continuing the franchise beyond the original run.