> At a Glance
> – Netflix will release One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 on Jan. 12 at 12 a.m. PT
> – Directed by Martina Radwan, the doc chronicles the cast and crew’s final days filming the series
> – Features the Duffer Brothers, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, and Millie Bobby Brown
> – Why it matters: Fans get an intimate look at how the decade-defining show wrapped and why the creators revived the lost art of behind-the-scenes storytelling
The curtain has fallen on Stranger Things, but Netflix is giving viewers one more trip to Hawkins-this time through the lens of the people who built it.
The Documentary
One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 lands on the streamer Monday, Jan. 12. Director Martina Radwan spent a full year embedded with the production, capturing the emotional last table reads, stunts, and good-byes.
In a joint statement, Matt and Ross Duffer said the project revives the kind of in-depth extras that disappeared with DVDs:
> “We wanted to bring it back… beautifully captured and directed by Martina Radwan.”
Trailer Moments
The teaser shows:
- Finn Wolfhard and Noah Schnapp tearing up as they read the finale
- The Duffers debating whether Millie Bobby Brown‘s Eleven will “really go through with this”
- Confetti falling on the final “wrap” call
Martina Radwan stated:
> “Spending a full year on set… watching them bring this beloved show to life in real time, was pure joy.”
Release Timeline
| Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Doc announcement | Jan. 5 |
| Doc premieres | Jan. 12 at 12 a.m. PT |
| Season 5 finale | Dec. 31 (now streaming) |
Key Takeaways
- The doc is a love letter to both fans and aspiring filmmakers curious about big-set logistics
- Radwan had unrestricted access, calling the Duffers’ process “everything I love about filmmaking”
- With physical media fading, the Duffers hope the film rekindles appreciation for detailed production docs
One week after the series finale, One Last Adventure offers a final, emotional behind-the-scenes journey through the Upside Down and back.
