In a huge twist, Stranger Things season 5 ended with the fate of its lead character Eleven up in the air. However, despite what theory fans may have, series creators the Duffer brothers say they and star Millie Bobby Brown are the only ones who know what really happened to the super-abled hero.

To say that Stranger Things’ series finale sparked debates is like saying the great Biblical flood caused some dampness. It’s now one of few TV shows with an ending so disputed that a chunk of the fandom conspiracy-theorized that their displeasure was the intent of creators Matt and Ross Duffer,

If you can't move on from Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers are already cooking up the next adventure with The Boroughs.

In the summer of 2025, Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers announced they would be leaving Netflix for Paramount. However, while they have a new deal for more shows and movies, the duo still has some more projects to release before they exit Netflix.

How should the audience interpret Eleven's fate? Is a door open to explore more of Hawkins down the line? Creators Matt and Ross Duffer answer that and more in their spoiler chat with The Hollywood Reporter.

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Netflix has confirmed the return of many high profile series in 2026, as well as three new series from Stranger Things creators The Duffer Brothers.

The Duffer Brothers have effectively ruled out eventually revisiting Mike, Eleven and co. in a Stranger Things sequel as a “gross cash grab,” despite a spinoff of the Netflix hit on the horizon.