View gallery Image Credit: COURTESY OF NETFLIX (C) 2025 Stranger Things fans lit the internet on fire with a theory that a new episode would be released in January 2026. Dubbed "Conformity Gate," social media users produced this trend while pointing to alleged clues from the season 5 finale that aired on December 31, 2025. Viewers claimed that these supposed hints indicated an additional episode was on the way. So, is it true? Below, find out if you can expect a new episode of Stranger Things following its season 5 finale.