Stranger Things finally ended its ten-year run on Netflix with an emotional farewell to its cast and creators.
The horror thriller, which debuted in 2016, made its young actors international stars and the series became a global sensation.
On December 19, 2025, series creators Matt and Ross Duffer joined lead actors Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp at Netflix’s Paris Theater in New York.
The group watched the most anticipated finale, The Rightide Up, together for the first time.
This exciting event was filled with intense emotions as the cast spoke about their journey. Millie Bobby Brown, who played the lead role of Eleven, shared: “I started this show when I was only 12 years old.
It’s hard to imagine my life without these people. They have been my family for ten years and this goodbye is one of the hardest things I have ever done.
The 21-year-old actress added: “Noah is still my child’s godfather, so I imagine parts of this family will stay forever.”
However, other cast members shared similar feelings about growing up on the show and the close bonds they’ve formed over the years.
The Duffer brothers also praised all the actors for their hard work and for bringing the story to life over a decade.
Stranger Things finale premiered on New Year’s Eve 2025, closing the chapter of Hawkins’ adventures while leaving behind a lasting legacy.
