In a huge twist, Stranger Things season 5 ended with the fate of its lead character Eleven up in the air. However, despite what theory fans may have, series creators the Duffer brothers say they and star Millie Bobby Brown are the only ones who know what really happened to the super-abled hero.

To say that Stranger Things’ series finale sparked debates is like saying the great Biblical flood caused some dampness. It’s now one of few TV shows with an ending so disputed that a chunk of the fandom conspiracy-theorized that their displeasure was the intent of creators Matt and Ross Duffer,

If you can't move on from Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers are already cooking up the next adventure with The Boroughs.

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Creators Matt and Ross Duffer address fan theories, "Byler," deleted scenes, and answer our biggest questions after Season 5.

Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer have responded to the fan reactions and backlash that they received after the series finale. After nearly a decade of fighting Demogorgons and Vecna, the story of the Hawkins kids ended on New Year's Eve.

Netflix has confirmed the return of many high profile series in 2026, as well as three new series from Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers.

The Duffer Brothers have effectively ruled out eventually revisiting Mike, Eleven and co. in a Stranger Things sequel as a “gross cash grab,” despite a spinoff of the Netflix hit on the horizon.