Millie Bobby Brown’s Emotional Goodbye as Stranger Things Ends

Eleven Says Farewell and Fans Are Officially Not Okay

It’s officially the end of an era, and yes — we are crying already. As Stranger Things gears up for its fifth and final season, Millie Bobby Brown has dropped a heartfelt goodbye note for her iconic character Eleven, and fans across the world are feeling all the emotions.

The final season of Stranger Things begins streaming on November 27, 2025, at 6:30 am IST, and just hours before the big premiere, Millie took to Instagram to share a deeply emotional throwback post. The show that started back in July 2016 is finally coming to a close after nearly a decade — and honestly, it feels unreal.

Millie Bobby Brown shares sentimental post ahead of the release of ‘Stranger Things 5’:

“thank you to the duffers for taking a chance on everything you shouldn't have wanted, a british girl, with a huge family, a lot of energy, a strong point of view, but a heart that would work… pic.twitter.com/PLAvIbdT76

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 26, 2025

Millie was just 12 years old when she first became Eleven. Now, as she wraps up her journey after five seasons, she shared side-by-side photos from her early days on the show and from the final season. Her caption instantly turned the internet emotional.

She thanked the creators Matt and Ross Duffer for believing in her and giving her the chance to become part of a story that changed her life. Calling Stranger Things the “most meaningful story” of her career, she wrote a goodbye that left fans teary-eyed and nostalgic. Her final words to fans?
“Enjoy Volume 1, folks. See you on the right side up.”
Yes, we’re not okay.

Image source: ig/MillieBobby

All About Stranger Things Season 5 Release Plan

Fans didn’t just get emotions — they also got new episodes. Volume 1 of Season 5 (Episodes 1–4) dropped on Netflix on November 27, 2025, while Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) will arrive on December 26, 2025 in India, just in time for the holidays.

And the grand finale — Episode 8 — will release on January 1, 2026. That’s right, the ultimate goodbye hits on New Year’s Day.

For viewers in the US, the show premiered on December 26 at 8 pm ET, perfectly timed with Thanksgiving Eve. After the explosive and dark events of Season 4, the final chapter promises even higher stakes, darker twists, and the fate of Hawkins hanging by a thread.

As the story reaches its emotional end, one thing is certain: Stranger Things didn’t just give us a show — it gave us memories, friendships, and a generation of fans who grew up with these characters.