Created by The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things debuted in 2016 and quickly became one of Netflix’s most popular series, with Seasons 1-4 amassing over 1.2 billion views. The fifth and final season premiered in 2025 with the biggest English-language premiere week, joining Season 4 on Netflix's Most Popular List. The final season also propelled Seasons 1–4 back into the Global Top 10 for a record eight weeks and delivered Netflix’s most-watched New Year’s Day. Rooted in ‘80s nostalgia, the series is a cultural phenomenon with unparalleled longevity, famously driving Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” and Prince’s “Purple Rain” back onto the charts. The franchise has garnered over 70 awards worldwide, including Emmys® and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. Now an evergreen global franchise, Stranger Things continues to super-serve fans with year-round engagement through the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, the Olivier and Tony-award winning stage play Stranger Things: The First Shadow, a collection of books, the touring Stranger Things: The Experience, and immersive experiences at Netflix House – Stranger Things: Face the Dark in Dallas and Stranger Things: The Immersive Experience in Philadelphia. Fans also celebrate November 6 as 'Stranger Things Day' and follow @StrangerThings. Things for fun ways to bring the Stranger Things universe into their everyday lives. The beloved franchise celebrated its 10th anniversary in the summer of 2026⁰.