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The final scene of Stranger Things 5: The Finale jumps ahead 18 months, and doesn’t go much further into the future than that… until the very end. The episode concludes with the group playing a game of Dungeons & Dragons. During the game’s ending, Mike Wheeler describes what the future holds for Lucas, Max, Dustin, and Will as if it were the conclusion of their Dungeons & Dragons campaign. While these futures aren’t definitively confirmed, the ending of Stranger Things 5: The Finale heavily suggests they will come true.

Steve Harrington survives the events of Stranger Things 5: The Finale. This means he ends the series alive and well. Throughout Stranger Things, fans were constantly worried about Steve, as he frequently puts himself in harm’s way and often gets injured. The possibility of his death in the final episode became a major concern, and many viewers believed he wouldn’t make it, feeling he was too popular with the audience to survive.

“I love it when a plan comes together.”

What do viewers hope for in a show’s final episode, especially one like Stranger Things? A complete story? Unexpected twists? Significant character moments or even loss? Big action? A cheerful resolution? The Duffer Brothers seemed to cover all the bases with the last episode of Stranger Things. “The Rightside Up” largely succeeded in wrapping up the series. However, like much of Stranger Things 5, some confusing choices and uneven pacing prevented the finale from being truly exceptional.

Okay, so yes, things got intense. And honestly, a lot of characters met their end in the final episode of Stranger Things. Before I dive into all the heartbreaking details, let me lay out exactly who didn’t make it. It’s a tough list, but we need to be clear on who we’re saying goodbye to.

The next Superman movie is officially titled Man of Tomorrow, not Superman: Man of Tomorrow, as some people thought. James Gunn has explained that the film will focus on Lex Luthor just as much as it does on Superman.

Leicester City’s Premier League win in the 2015-16 season remains one of the most unbelievable stories in sports history. They finished first, securing the championship in May 2016 – officially confirmed on May 2nd. What made it so remarkable wasn’t just that they won, but how they won – initially dismissed by most, then feared as they gained momentum, and ultimately inspiring a passionate following as they defied all expectations.

It seems Thor’s next opponent will be Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom in the upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday. We’re rooting for Thor, and thankfully, he won’t be facing this challenge alone.

The final trailer for Stranger Things 5, Volume 3 opens with the group driving into the Upside Down, and a somber-looking Hopper. He urges Eleven to fight “one last time,” though fans are hoping that doesn’t mean Eleven will die. The trailer hints that Kali/Eight intends harm for Eleven and her sister. Hopper continues, saying, “Life has been so unfair to you,” but the trailer then focuses on a young Will. We also see quick glimpses of Dr. Brenner and a young Eleven as Hopper states, “Your childhood was taken from you.” The trailer concludes with a montage of scenes from all previous seasons of Stranger Things.