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when is the stranger things documentary coming out

The Stranger Things documentary is scheduled to come out on January 12, 2026, on Netflix, as a behind‑the‑scenes film titled “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5.”

Release details

  • Streaming home: Netflix, as an original behind‑the‑scenes documentary.
  • Release date: January 12, 2026 (a couple of weeks after the series finale event around New Year’s).
  • Focus: The making of the final season (Stranger Things 5), including cast, crew, and the creative process.

What the documentary covers

  • It’s a feature‑length making‑of that follows the production of the last season, showing sets, effects, and emotional final days on set.
  • Expect interviews and tearful farewell moments from the Duffer Brothers and the main cast as they wrap up the series.

Why it’s a trending topic

  • The doc drops just after the Stranger Things 5 finale event, which hit Netflix and select theaters around December 31, 2025–January 1, 2026, so fans are already in a high‑emotion farewell mode.
  • Fan forums and news sites are framing it as a “last gift” for viewers who aren’t ready to say goodbye to Hawkins and the gang yet.

Quick FAQ

  • Is this a new season?
    No, it’s not more story episodes; it’s a making‑of documentary about season 5.
  • Will it be global on that date?
    Netflix is promoting January 12, 2026, as the global streaming date for the documentary, similar to the season 5 rollout.

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