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Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 ending explained: who dies, what is the Upside Down, and how does it set up the final episode

We break down the final scenes of Stranger Things season 5 volume 2, and what they mean for the final episode

Total Film

Stranger Things Season 5 Theory Transforms Upside Down Into Cosmic Tunnel

International Business Times UK

Stranger Things Fans Will Love Escape The Dark, And It's Just One Reason I Think Netflix House Is A Must-Visit

Get ready for hours of streaming-friendly glee.

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'Stranger Things' Biggest Scene-Stealer Says "All Hands Are On Deck" In Season 5

Priah Ferguson teases what's in store in the final season of 'Stranger Things.'

Inverse

Stranger Things Fans, I Found Some Great Last-Minute Gift Ideas That'll Arrive In Time For Christmas

Do they celebrate Christmas in the Upside Down?

Cinemablend

Stranger Things Season 5 Revelation: David Harbour Wardrobe Mishap Nearly Exposed His Underwear

Stranger Things Season 5 wardrobe secrets revealed: David Harbour's trousers struggled with the Upside Down action.

International Business Times UK

Netflix top 10 shows — here’s the 3 worth binge-watching this week (Dec. 16-22)

Our weekly guide to the three best series in Netflix's top 10 shows list right now, including the long-awaited return of "Stranger Things" and more.

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Stranger Things Ending Secretly Confirmed In 2019 Writers' Tweet — Fans Will Not Believe

Stranger Things ending secretly confirmed? A 2019 writers' tweet about Mike ('Paladin') and Will ('Cleric') reveals the emotional epilogue fans are hoping for.

International Business Times UK

Berlin goes upside down: Stranger Things Christmas market takes over Ku’damm

The first episodes of the final season of the hit series Stranger Things have just been released on Netflix. Fans can now pass the time until the remaining episodes at Berlin’s Hawkins Christmas Market.

Euronews

'Stranger Things' Not Nominated for the Golden Globes 2026 After S5 Comeback — and Fans Surprisingly Agree

'Stranger Things 5' received zero Golden Globe nominations for 2026 despite Netflix submitting the full cast. Fans say the outcome tracks with the timing, eligibility rules and mixed reactions to early episodes.

International Business Times UK

Noah Schnapp Changed His Views? 'Stranger Things' Star Allegedly Donated to Children in Gaza — Fans Defend Him Amid Backlash

Noah Schnapp once again found himself at the centre of controversy after a resurfaced video and comments showing his pro-Israel views reignited backlash and calls to boycott the series. Now, claims that he has donated money to children in Gaza have emerged, prompting fans to defend him.

International Business Times UK

Stranger Things Season 5's Holly Wheeler: All About The Book She's Reading And Significance To The Story

Holly Wheeler's book in Stranger Things Season 5 reveals major clues about Vecna, the Upside Down and the season's direction. Here's what the novel really means.

International Business Times UK

I Usually Complain About How Little Stranger Things Actually References Indiana, But This Deep Cut From The Radio Station Had Me Impressed

This was fantastic.

Cinemablend

I Really Need Stranger Things Season 5 To Reveal What’s Happened To One Missing Character

I can't be the only person wondering about this.

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International Business Times UK

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Plot — Duffer Brothers Reveal Who the Story Will Centre On

As Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 ends, speculations on the possible plot of Volume 2 have emerged, and the Duffer Brothers even revealed something major—whose story will the next volume centre on.

International Business Times UK

Stranger Things Season 5 Mega Theory: The Character Destined to Defeat Vecna Might Not Be Eleven

As fans await the next volume of Stranger Things Season 5, the ending of Volume 1 has fuelled speculation about the character destined to defeat their ultimate enemy, Vecna, and fans believe it may not be just Eleven

Tom’s Guide

Why 'Stranger Things' is the greatest show of the streaming era

We should all appreciate just how epic "Stranger Things" has turned out to be.

Tom’s Guide

'Stranger Things' season 5 part 1 LIVE — biggest questions, who dies, ending explained and what’s next

Join us for live updates on “Stranger Things” season 5 part 1 now streaming on Netflix, including the full release schedule for each episode drop, recaps, cast interviews, and more.

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The Mary Sue

Stranger Things 5’s biggest critical issue was unavoidable

Stranger Things 5’s most-criticized element really couldn’t have been avoided. Netflix subscribers raced to their devices this week to see the beginning of the final season for the Hawkins ensemble. The first episode in that salvo, “Chapter One: The Crawl,” had the wild task of bringing fans up to speed…

Total Film

Stranger Things star says Vecna and Will's relationship mirrors that of Harry Potter and Voldemort, and the side-by-side shot is uncanny

Stranger Things season 5 may just be Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 3

Bored Panda

‘Stranger Things’ Creators Share Cryptic Warning For Fans Before Final Episodes

Fans will follow the Hawkins kids for the last time as they seek to find and eliminate the monstrous Vecna.

Evening Standard

Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 1: the ending explained

We’re still thinking about that last-minute plot twist

Evening Standard

Stranger Things: What do we know about Number Eight?

Is she back? Here’s our spoiler-tastic explainer

International Business Times UK

Holly Of Stranger Things Mega Theory: Is She Villain Or New Target? Clues Point To Biggest Twist Of The Series

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 dropped on 26 November 2025, and Episode 2 immediately shocked fans. Holly Wheeler — Nancy and Mike's quiet, almost-forgotten younger sister — takes centre stage, sparking a major fan debate: is she the next villain, or Vecna's latest tragic victim? Here are the clues pointing to one…

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The ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Reviews Are In, And It’s Looking Good

The first reviews are in for Stranger Things season 5, and it's positivity all round as we revisit Hawkins for the final time.

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