At a Glance
- The Stranger Things finale, The Rightside Up, streams December 31 at 5 p.m. PT.
- The trailer features a pep-talk from Hopper to Eleven amid scenes of her struggles.
- The Abyss is shown inching closer to the WSQK radio tower.
- Why it matters: Fans get a rare glimpse of the climax just hours before the feature-length episode.
As the clock ticks toward the end of Stranger Things, Netflix has kept the finale under wraps. The latest trailer offers a brief, emotionally charged moment instead of new footage, leaving fans eager for the full showdown.
The Trailer’s Key Moments
The clip is almost entirely a pep-talk from Hopper (David Harbour) to Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), set against flashbacks of her season-five trials. The final scenes show the Abyss creeping toward the WSQK radio tower, hinting at the looming threat.
- Hopper’s motivational speech
- Scenes of Eleven’s struggles across seasons
- The Abyss advancing toward the radio tower
- Dustin’s startled reaction
What the Quotes Reveal
Hopper’s words echo the series’ themes of resilience and sacrifice, while the last line from Dustin underscores the impending danger.
Hopper stated:
> “I need you to fight one last time,” Hopper says.
> “Life has been so unfair to you. Your childhood was taken from you. You’ve been attacked and manipulated by terrible people, and you never let it break you.”

Hopper continued:
> “Fight for the days on the other side of this. Fight for a world beyond Hawkins. Let’s end this, kid.”
Dustin shouted:
> “Mother of god!”
Finale Release Details
The feature-length episode, The Rightside Up, arrives on Netflix on December 31 at 5 p.m. PT, following the release of volumes one and two of season five. Fans can catch the entire saga now.
Key Takeaways
- The finale is available Dec 31 at 5 p.m. PT.
- Hopper’s pep-talk sets the emotional tone for the climax.
- The Abyss is closing in on the WSQK radio tower, raising stakes.
With the countdown complete, viewers can finally watch Eleven face her greatest challenge in the season’s explosive finale.
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