This story contains spoilers for Season Four, Volume Two of Stranger Things.


If you've found yourself back on the Stranger Things hype train after the unbridled trip that was the Season Four, Volume Two finale, then you might not want to read what we're about to drop here. In an open letter to Stranger Things fans via The Hollywood Reporter, the creators behind the series, Matt and Ross Duffer, revealed that Season Five would be its last. “Seven years ago, we planned out the complete story arc for Stranger Things," they wrote. "At the time, we predicted the story would last four to five seasons. It proved too large to tell in four, but—as you’ll see for yourselves—we are now hurtling toward our finale.

Don't worry, Stranger Things heads—there's still anywhere from 80 to 120 hours of the show left, depending on how many volumes the brothers divvy Season Five up into. Hell, the Duffers joked to the Happy Sad Confused podcast that the Season Five finale will have "like, eight endings," and will be "Return of the King-ish," referencing the epic Lord of the Rings film trilogy. After watching Stranger Things pump out what were essentially back-to-back Stranger Things films in Volume Two? We're OK with that.


Now, when you're ready, here's everything else we know about Season Five of Stranger Things so far.


Before You Keep Reading, Check Out This Poster

Turn back now if you don't want to fear for poor Will's life all over again. A graphic designer by the name of Axel Almirón created a damn cool (albeit unofficial) poster for Season Five. In the depiction, Vecna clutches the oft-terrorized Will, teasing a continuation of the kid's whole, I can feel Vecna! schtick from the Volume Two finale. Hell, this thing is so impressive that Schapp himself posted it to his Instagram story. You can view the image below. Please, Stranger Things, don't let our friend give in to the dark side.