Stranger Things: The Epic Finale and What’s Next
In the United States, fans are gearing up to spend New Year’s Eve at the cinema, watching the final episodes of Stranger Things, with 1.1 million spectators expected and over 3,500 shows in more than 620 theaters sold out. Meanwhile, in Italy, many will likely end the year in front of the TV, eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the saga that revolutionized seriality. The Duffer brothers have promised an epic finale, titled The Rightside Up, which will feature tears, battles, and a conclusion to the story of the four kids who fought monsters playing D&D.
The Final Countdown
Ten years have passed since the beginning of the series, and the characters have grown up, faced extreme battles, and put their friendships to the test. Will has come out, Nancy and Jonathan have clarified and broken up, and Undi has found her “sister” Kali and made a tragic discovery. The questions on everyone’s mind are: who will survive the battle against Vecna, who will sacrifice themselves, and with which Eighties song will the record saga end?
The Soundtrack and the Mysterious Song
The Duffers have announced that an iconic and significant song will be used for the grand finale, a song of great power that has never been used on TV before due to rare rights grants. Fans are making their own hypotheses, with some speculating that it could be Europe’s The Final Countdown or Prince’s I Would Die 4 U. The new episodes feature songs like Rockin’ Robin by Michael Jackson, Upside Down by Diana Ross, and Running Up That Hill by Kate Bush, who thanked the Duffers for choosing her song as Max’s “totem”.
Who Dies? The Hypotheses
Fans are speculating about who will die in the final battle, with some hypothesizing that it could be Will, freed from the secret of his sexuality and learning to dominate his powers. Others speculate that it could be the father-daughter duo, Jim Hopper and Jane – Eleven, with high chances that he will be the first to die to save her.
What’s Next for the Hawkins Kids?
The young stars of the series have been born, and their careers have just begun. Millie Bobby Brown, thanks to the character of Eleven, is now a global star, and her next project will be the third chapter of the Enola Holmes mystery saga. Sadie Sink, who played Max, will star in the new Spider-man film: Brand New Day. The four friends, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp, all have new projects in the works, from comedy films to cartoon voiceovers.
The New Projects of the Duffer Brothers
The Duffer brothers have two new serial projects in the works, both for Netflix: The Boroughs and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. The first project is a science fiction series set in a retirement community in the New Mexico desert, while the second project is a horror series with two betrothed as protagonists. The brothers have also announced a four-year deal with Paramount and are set to become global stars in the world of fantasy cinema.
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