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Stranger Things set for final bow: five things to know

Netflix hit Stranger Things returns Friday with three episodes from its fifth and final season, ahead of a January 1 finale. The show wraps up its record-breaking run with familiar stars, heavy 1980s nostalgia, and an expanding franchise beyond the screen.

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Stranger Things set for final bow: five things to know

- Stranger Things universe -

The show has made its way on to stages in London's West End and on Broadway with the play "Stranger Things: The First Shadow", launched in late 2023.

The prequel, set in 1959, explores the backstory of Henry Creel, also known as the villain Vecna in the show.

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Stranger Things set for final bow: five things to know

Netflix has announced for 2026 an animated spin-off series set between the second and third seasons.

A mystery novel centred around Mike's older sister, Nancy Wheeler, has also just been released.

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Stranger Things set for final bow: five things to know