Fact Check: Does 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Really Have 3 Different Endings?

Published 12/02/2025, 12:07 PM EST

The Upside Down is already quite twisty beneath Hawkins, but some conspirers seem to be getting a little too mathematical about its ending as of late. While Stranger Things does have a way of weaving mystery and suspense that can keep you hooked, would it really play dicey at its own wake?

Since Volume 1 of Season 5 premiered, some viewers have taken their curiosity a notch further, or three, so to speak. The buzz this time around is not about the story, but the nature of the ending itself.

Ever wondered if the Upside Down's chaos could spawn not one, but three finales? Or is it just a Demogorgon-sized prank?

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Is the Stranger Things ending really a triple threat?

There has been chatter circulating on X about Stranger Things Season 5potentially having three different endings. This claim, however, originated from a parody account mimicking major news sources and is not based on any official announcement.

The mock post on X about the Stranger Things finale gained traction briefly but was noticed to be quickly debunked upon close observation. So far, credible sources confirm that Stranger Things Season 5 will have its usual single conclusive ending rather than multiple versions or endings released for viewers.

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The Duffer Brothers mapped Stranger Things' endgame years ago, but that does not mean time has necessarily weakened the foundations to shatter into multiple realities, rather, their seal on Hawkins' entrance seems profoundly more stronger.

What does the Stranger Things finale look like, if not three headed?

The Duffer Brothers have been clear about their vision for the show’s conclusion despite their departure from the streamer. In interviews, they have emphasised that they had a detailed plan for the finale since early seasons, leaving them to focus only on tying up existing storylines thoughtfully.

Moreover, as the fifth season of Stranger Things unfolded, the show continued to explore its characters’ growth while wrapping up the Upside Down’s mysteries perfectly. The Duffer Brothers expressed satisfaction with the story’s completion and assured that it will be an emotionally charged sendoff. 

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While speculation has always been a part of the Stranger Things experience, the creators’ consistent statements and absence of credible evidence confirm there is one, and one ending only to the show. That too, one crafted with care, only a parent could foster for their child. One can hereafter look forward to the final chapter on Netflix as a singular, thrilling conclusion to the most beloved sci-fi series of recent years.

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Would you have preferred if Stranger Things Season 5 had a three-way ending? Let us know in the comments below!

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba Nizami is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. Covering the Hollywood beat with a voice both sharp and stylish, she blends factual precision with a flair for wit. Her pieces often dissect celebrity narratives—both on-screen and off—through parasocial nuance and cultural relevance.

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