The anticipation builds as the final installment of Stranger Things prepares to air the day after tomorrow, surpassing even New Year's Eve in excitement. Netflix has unveiled a promotional clip for the concluding episode, offering brief glimpses into the episode paired with a poignant narration from Jim Hopper urging Eleven to battle once more.
The video runs slightly more than one minute and a half, featuring roughly 30 seconds of fresh material. Viewers get limited insights, since the majority consists of heartfelt scenes from previous seasons. The streaming service seems intent on preserving suspense ahead of the debut.
Note: This section contains potential spoilers for the fifth season of Stranger Things.
Fresh visuals include a glimpse of Vecna suspended from the ceiling in his eerie lair within the alternate dimension. An additional blast occurs at what resembles a military installation, accompanied by isolated shots of the protagonists.
A tense sequence depicts Hopper navigating a hazy chamber with poor sightlines, weapon at the ready, as a figure resembling Vecna emerges in the background. Another clip shows Eleven re-entering the isolation tank located in the Upside Down, likely to confront the series' primary antagonist.
The trailer's sole extended segment portrays the core group positioned on a radio antenna while the realm of Vecna draws near, on the verge of impacting the structure's summit. Dustin exclaims 'mother of God' during this moment, indicating the bold plan devised earlier in Episode Seven is progressing.
Spanning nine years across five seasons, the narrative of the Hawkins protagonists reaches its end. The finale streams starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, or 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Fans seeking further adventures in the Hawkins universe can look forward to an animated Stranger Things spin-off arriving on Netflix in 2026.