Another fan theory about "Stranger Things" Season 5 has emerged, this time speculating there is a bonus episode coming. It has quickly been debunked.

The 'Bylers' and 'Milevens' believe a new secret ending for 'Stranger Things' is happening. They need to give up the ghost.

A group of "Stranger Things" fans are not ready for the story to be over. The viral theory dubbed Conformity Gate on social media proposes there is still one more episode left of the blockbuster Netflix hit beyond the two-hour series finale that was released on New Year's Eve.

The Netflix show, which aired its finale on Dec. 31, 2025, currently has TikTok and Instagram bios that read "ALL EPISODES OF STRANGER THINGS ARE NOW PLAYING," amid the viral Conformity Gate fan theory that another ending is on the way.

Stranger Things episode 9 will air tonight, at least according to thousands of Conformity Gate conspiracy theory believing fans. But what time, if it happens?

After the series finale of the Netflix megahit, fans have been spiraling over a viral online theory that the flagship series may not be finished. But the Duffers have already confirmed: "This is finite.

If you wanted a clear message from "Stranger Things" that Conformity Gate and Episode 9 were just a theory, here you go.

The Stranger Things have got a different fan-base since 2016 and with the finale season just dropping in, fans have their opinions in record to rate the best episodes to watch, ranked by IMDb scores