Stranger Things Day: The Day Everything Changed in Hawkins
“Everything changed on November 6th, 1983.”
That single sentence marks the beginning — and now, the myth — of Stranger Things.
On that day, Will Byers disappeared in Hawkins, Indiana, taking with him the illusion of an ordinary small-town life. What started as a frantic search for a missing child grew into one of the most influential cultural phenomena of the 21st century — a fusion of nostalgia, horror, and friendship that transformed streaming entertainment.
Celebrating Stranger Things Day
Each year, on November 6th, fans around the world celebrate Stranger Things Day — an unofficial holiday honoring the moment the portal to the Upside Down first opened.
Major Announcements for 2026
- Netflix announced the release schedule for the show’s final season, arriving in three volumes set for holiday weekends.
- A new animated spinoff titled Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 will expand the story of the Upside Down in 2026.
The End of the Story
The Duffer Brothers promise a powerful conclusion that brings the series full circle. The story began with Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), and it will also end with him. The entire original cast returns for this last chapter, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Priah Ferguson, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Maya Hawke, Joe Keery, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, and Brett Gelman.
Author’s Summary: Stranger Things Day marks the birth of a legend and ushers in the series’ grand finale, promising an emotional end and a new animated future for fans.