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No, There’s No Secret ‘Stranger Things’ Episode 9 Tomorrow: Conformity Gate Isn’t Real

Noah Schnapp and Netflix dismiss fan theory of secret episode, confirming Stranger Things Season 5 finale is complete with all episodes available to stream.

  • Updated Jan. 7, 2026, Noah Schnapp, actor who played Will Byers, said he believes the series ending is complete after an emotional final table read and that the Duffers left nothing more to be told.
  • A viral theory called Conformity Gate alleges the Dec. 31 finale was fake and fans on Threads, TikTok and Reddit compiled Easter eggs claiming a secret episode would air Jan. 7.
  • On the morning of Jan. 7, Netflix and outlets reported that the Stranger Things official TikTok and Instagram bios read 'ALL EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS ARE NOW PLAYING,' debunking secret-episode claims.
  • The Duffer brothers confirmed Netflix is developing spinoffs, including an animated series and a live-action project, alongside a documentary set to air on January 12.
  • Fans noted numerology and the series' holiday release pattern, citing november61987.com countdown ending at 8:30 p.m. on January 7 and the number seven in Season 5 drops.
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