Finale episode of "Stranger Things" Season 5 with Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder and David Harbour, Joe Keery is days away from its Netflix release.

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

Stranger Things fans are waiting in suspense until New Year’s Eve, when the final episode of the hit Netflix series will be released, bringing an end to the story of the unlikely heroes of Hawkins, Indiana. In a virtual roundtable Polygon attended, series star Noah Schnapp said he was just as anxious to read the final script.

On Christmas Day, Stranger Things fans finally discovered the series-long mystery of the Upside Down, an alternate dimension many believed existed in parallel to the human world

The Rightside Up” is the conclusion to “Stranger Things.” On Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2026, it plays in theaters in Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Vacaville and Manteca.

This ABC show's character-driven storytelling and long seasons continue to resonate with audiences, even compared to newer shows like Stranger Things.

In the newly released trailer, Harington is seen deepening his relationship with fan-favorite Yasmin (Marisa Abela). Meanwhile, lead character Harper (Myha'la) is briefly shown interacting with financial journalist Jim Dycker, played by Heaton.