From the streets of Hawkins to recording studios around the world, several cast members have turned music into a defining extension of their creative lives. What began as a nostalgic sci-fi phenomenon rooted in small-town Indiana has quietly evolved into an unexpected launchpad for musical expression.

As Stranger Things Season 5 prepares to close the door on Hawkins (and the Upside Down) for the final time, Volume 2 arrives with more than just high-stakes battles and emotional goodbyes.

Luckily, the wait is nearly over. The two-hour series finale of Stranger Things will release on December 31 at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. The episode will also be released in select theaters on December 31 and January 1, so be sure to check out local showtimes if you want to experience the Upside Down on the big screen.

Supernatural Netflix hit “Stranger Things” is coming to an end this fall after five years of journeys between 1980s Indiana and the terrifying realm of The Upside Down. Along its wild ride, the show inspired a Broadway play that serves as a prequel to ...

The end of the year brings fewer new streaming options, but it's a great time to catch up on 2025's best movies, TV, music, and games.

Season 1 | "Should I Stay or Should I Go" by The Clash: More than just an 80s bop, it was Will's message to reach Joyce from the Upside Down. Season 2 | "Every Breath You Take" by The Police: The anthem of The Snowball Dance and an eerie reminder of the ...

EXCLUSIVE: Spotify is tuning into the anticipation for Season 5 of Netflix’s Stranger Things with a musical time machine experience that will revisit key musical moments in the ‘80s-set series. Launching Nov. 24, just ahead of Part 1’s release on Nov ...

Stranger Things 5 is finally back with the first of three volumes, which will span through the rest of 2026. When it comes to a show returning, we all have the very good intentions of reading all the recaps and perhaps rewatching the previous season to ...