Stranger Things finale launches with massive merch push

Netflix has started releasing the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, accompanied by major fan events and extensive merchandising. The series has brought Netflix two million subscribers and over a billion dollars in revenue since 2020. Despite the show ending, creators confirm both an animated series and a live-action spinoff are in development. The first four episodes are out, with three more due at Christmas and the finale on New Year’s Eve.