Speculation surrounding Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 9 has escalated in the days following the series finale. Online theories suggest that additional footage or a hidden installment could still be unveiled. As such, many are questioning whether Netflix has truly released the show’s complete ending.
Stranger Things fans think Netflix will drop a surprise on January 7
Speculation among Stranger Things fans has escalated following the release of the series finale, with some viewers now convinced that Netflix may be planning to drop a secret episode January 7. The theory gained traction after the show’s final season concluded with a long finale on New Year’s Eve. However, it left few viewers questioning whether the ending shown was truly the last chapter.
In the days following the finale, a theory has been widely circulating on social media. It suggests that Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 9 could be released on January 7. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mike Wheeler is knocked unconscious near the end of the season’s first part and remains in that state for the rest of the series.
The theory claims that the events shown afterward represent a fake reality imposed on Mike’s mind, potentially by Vecna. It points to moments in later episodes where Mike appears disoriented or emotionally detached.
The caption reads, “IT IS HAPPENING JAN. 7th THE REAL STRANGER THINGS FINALE , THIS IS JUST TOO MUCH OF A COINCIDENCE GUYS , THIS WOULD BE THE GREATEST PLOT TWIST IN TV HISTORY.”
Netflix has not commented on the speculation.
Randy Havens has already debunked Stranger Things’ secret episode rumor
As online speculation gained traction, Stranger Things actor Randy Havens moved quickly to shut down claims of a secret episode. Havens addressed the rumors directly via Instagram, dismissing the theory as false. In his post, he wrote, “There is no Snyder Cut of the show, please don’t believe everything some random a– tells you on the internet.”