Stranger Things, the series that captivated the world, is not over yet for Brazilian fans. This is because Netflix is releasing, this Monday, January 12, 2026, the special documentary One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things Season 5. Directed by Martina Radwan, who spent a year on the filming sets, the feature film promises a deep and emotional dive behind the scenes of the production of the highly anticipated final season. Its relevance is immense, as the series marked a decade of pop culture and followed the growth of its young cast, creating a unique connection with the audience. Thus, the documentary emerges as a farewell gift, explaining how the creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, crafted the epic conclusion of the story in Hawkins.
The how this journey was documented is as fascinating as the series itself. The material shows the evolution of the scripts to the final scenes, including the complicated visual effects that brought the Upside Down to life. Furthermore, the trailer already reveals moments of great emotion, such as the final table read, which left the cast in tears. Thanks to privileged access, fans will understand the creators’ doubts and conflicts, especially regarding the difficult sacrificial choice for Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown. Therefore, it’s not just a technical making-of, but an intimate record of the farewell of a global phenomenon.
Emotional reaction from fans and the cast
The announcement of the documentary has already moved the fanbase in Brazil and around the world. In the comments on the trailer on YouTube, many viewers shared their attachment to the series, which for them represents a decade, but for the young cast symbolizes their entire childhood and adolescence. Meanwhile, scenes like the wrap party, with confetti falling on the crew, capture the weight of the moment. Millie Bobby Brown herself admits in the teaser that she wasn’t ready to say goodbye. On the other hand, this record becomes a permanent legacy, a way to immortalize the magic behind the cameras. Thus, even with the main story concluded, One Last Adventure ensures that the adventure in Hawkins continues to live on in a new and revealing way.
The documentary’s premiere solidifies the end of an era for Netflix and for fans of science fiction and horror. The series not only redefined streaming success but also created a global community of viewers. In this way, this release is the ultimate tribute to a work that changed the careers of everyone involved. Scheduled to be available on the platform starting at midnight this Monday, the content is an invitation to revisit the emotion behind the scenes and celebrate, one last time, the phenomenon that was Stranger Things.
