Some *Stranger Things* kids doubled down on fame, while others stepped back significantly. Several have enrolled in college, pursued low-key creative projects, or taken extended breaks. That divergence reflects a generational shift away from nonstop visibility. Fame is no longer the default goal.

The Gate stars Stephen Dorff (yes, that Stephen Dorff) as a 12-year-old boy named Glen who, along with his heavy metal-loving, nerdy friend Terry, discovers a gateway to Hell in his backyard. The removal of a pesky tree opens the portal, and as soon as Glen's parents head out of town for the weekend, weirdness ensues.

With a new batch of episodes arriving on Christmas Day, Matt and Ross Duffer discuss the sometimes obscure movie and video game references in the final season so far.

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 has been full of action and danger as the kids and adults in Hawkins face Vecna and the Upside Down in the final stretch of the series.

Gaten Matarazzo doesn't quite believe Saturday Night Live star Jane Wickline's claims that the Stranger Things kids are "the greatest threat to humanity right now." During a Dec. 13 Weekend Update appearance,

Stranger Things is full of shoutouts and references to some of the Duffer brothers' favorite films, and this 1985 gem is no exception.

Discover how Chevy Chase’s Fletch influenced Stranger Things’ Hopper and the show’s blend of humor and ‘80s adventure.

For a show built on nostalgia, Stranger Things has a knack for delivering shocks that feel anything but old-school.