Netflix has locked the release date and dropped the trailer for a new documentary that goes behind the scenes of the final season of its global hit series, Stranger Things. Titled One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5, the documentary will premiere on January 12 and follows the long journey of bringing the show’s final chapter to life.
A close look at the making of Stranger Things 5
Directed by Martina Radwan, the documentary captures the effort, planning, and teamwork that went into making Season 5. Netflix describes it as an inside look at the years of work that shaped the last installment of the Duffer Brothers’ landmark series, which has become one of the platform’s most popular shows.
Director Martina Radwan on the emotional journey
Radwan, who earlier directed Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow and worked as a cinematographer on documentaries like Girls State, said spending a year on the Stranger Things set was a rare experience. She shared that the Duffer Brothers trusted her with full access and that the cast and crew were open and generous in sharing their stories from nearly a decade of working together. For her, watching the show take shape day by day was a reminder of why she loves filmmaking.
Trailer opens with final table read moments
The trailer begins with emotional scenes from the final table read. Ross Duffer speaks about how hard it was to write the last lines for the characters, while Matt Duffer recalls the impact of typing “End Series.” The footage shows cast members Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown in tears, underlining how personal the ending was for everyone involved.
From early memories to final-day emotions
As the trailer moves forward, it flashes back to stills and clips from the show’s early days, showing how much the young cast has grown. David Bowie’s “Heroes” plays in the background, a song closely linked with the series. The documentary also enters the writers’ room, where the Duffer Brothers discuss key story choices, including what lies ahead for Eleven. In one moment, Millie Bobby Brown admits she is not ready to let go of the show.
The final wrap and a dream fulfilled
The trailer ends on the last day of filming, with Ross Duffer announcing the wrap of Stranger Things as confetti rains down. In a statement, the Duffer Brothers said they were inspired by behind-the-scenes films of The Lord of the Rings while growing up in North Carolina. With such content now rare, they wanted to bring back an honest look at how big productions are made. Produced by MakeMake Production, the documentary promises an emotional farewell to a series that shaped a generation.