Stranger Things has not released a new episode since the series finale streamed on December 31, 2025. While it’s easy to believe the 42nd episode of the series, the finale, was indeed the last we’ll see of Stanger Things, speculation persists that a new episode will release before the calendar turns to 2027. For this particular market, the rules define an episode as having to be listed as a distinct episode of Stanger Things on Netflix and be playable for general subscribers in the United States. New "Stranger Things" episode released by December 31? Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, an animated series from the same universe, premiered this summer and a second season has already been ordered.