Netflix is capping off the era of its flagship series with a behind-the-scenes documentary. The streaming service has announced One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5, set to premiere on January 12. This documentary will focus exclusively on the creation of the show’s fifth and final season. It follows a model similar to Disney Plus, which often releases making-of specials for major Star Wars or Marvel series shortly after their finales. While not a full series retrospective, the documentary is expected to be an emotional farewell. The trailer hints at heartfelt moments, featuring cast hugs and sit-down interviews with the ensemble. It promises to delve into the technical craft of the final season, showcasing how the elaborate stunts and major set pieces were achieved. The Duffer Brothers, the show’s creators, will also provide insight into their writing process for concluding the character arcs that have defined the series for years. For fans mourning the end of stories for characters like Eleven, Steve Harrington, and the rest of the Hawkins crew, this documentary offers a final, intimate look at the production. The release of this documentary marks the definitive end of the original Stranger Things series. However, the franchise itself is far from over. Netflix is expanding the universe with new projects. An animated spinoff series, Stranger Things: Tales From 85, is scheduled to premiere later this year. Additionally, a live-action spinoff series is in development. While details are scarce, it is expected to tell a new story set within the same supernatural universe, ensuring that the world of Stranger Things continues beyond the events in Hawkins.
