Netflix has a definitive statement on the matter, as seen on the show's official Instagram. We all should've seen this coming, but just to put a pin on a theory that went too viral for its own good, there is no secret Stranger Things bonus episode coming to Netflix, Entertainment Weekly has learned.

While the alternate finale episode did not come out on January 7 as fans had hoped and doesn’t actually exist, social media users are still debriefing on what transpired

The finale of Stranger Things Season 5 aired last week, but fans still believe that a secret, bonus episode is coming. A recent report, though, has thrown water on those thoughts. According to a new report from THR,

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.

Conformity Gate comes as " Stranger Things " released its final episode on Dec. 31. The finale left some fans disappointed and wanting more. And Conformity Gate believers think that an additional episode will show the current finale was just a fake-out and that the beloved main characters didn't defeat Vecna after all.

Stranger Things viewers are once again expressing confusion after the series appeared on Netflix with a “new episode” label. The tag has prompted renewed questions among users about the possibility of a secret Episode 9.

The new release date for Stranger Things Season 5, Episode 9 has been moved to January 12, 2025 – if Conformity Gate is actually real, that is.

Warning: SPOILERS for Stranger Things’ final season are ahead!