Stranger Things episode 9 does not exist, but plenty of other real Stranger Things projects do. Here's what's coming from Netflix next.

After the series finale of the Netflix megahit, fans have been spiraling over a viral online theory that the flagship series may not be finished. But the Duffers have already confirmed: "This is finite.

Either Stranger Things fans are suffering from a mass, finale-trauma-induced shared psychosis over the term “Conformity Gate” or Netflix and the Duffer Brothers are soon to be responsible for one of the most genius IP marketing psyops in the history of entertainment media. Either way, we’re all in it together now!

Is this really the end of the 'Stranger Things' universe, or could there be a spinoff? Here's what we know so far about the show's future.

Questions remain about the fate of Eleven, and talk of a secret 9th episode on Jan. 7 has bubbled up on social media.

Conformity Gate believers ultimately think that the real finale will air on January 7, 2026, due to the dice in the credits reading seven and the fact that Will Byers went missing for seven days in season 1. January 7 also marks Orthodox Christmas, so it would fit season 5's release pattern of dropping episodes during the festive period.

Noah Schnapp's Hopes For Will Byers' Coming Out Plotline . In “The Bridge”, which was the same episode that finally explained how the Upside Down works to audiences, Will Byer

What can plug the Demogorgon-shaped hole in your streaming lineup? Check out our list of what to discover next.

Even after the series finale of "Stranger Things" this week, the Netflix show's world will expand with at least two upcoming spinoffs.

"Stranger Things" may be over, but a new spinoff is coming. Here’s what to know about the upcoming series in the same universe, including an important hint from the Season 5 finale.