Netflix just dropped a major hint about the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, and honestly? It sounds like Hawkins is once again the worst town to live in. This time, it’s Millie Bobby Brown’s character, Jane “Eleven” Hopper, who has poofed out of existence—like an Eggo waffle at breakfast time.
The beloved series is set to return in 2025, alongside your ever-growing pile of shows you swear you’ll catch up on. While Netflix is keeping the official release date locked up like a top-secret government experiment, they decided to stir the pot on social media with a cryptic clue.
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS SUPERPOWERED TEEN?
On Instagram, Netflix posted a missing persons poster for Eleven, and let’s just say, it was giving serious “small-town drama” energy. According to the flyer, she was last seen on June 13, 1986, wandering around Hawkins High School in a hooded jacket—because nothing says “suspicious activity” like a teenager minding their own business.
And get this: there’s a $3,000 reward for any leads on her whereabouts. Three. Thousand. Dollars. In 1986 money?! That’s basically a lifetime supply of Eggos.
The poster dramatically states:
“A reward totaling $3,000 will be PAID for all leads which result in the location of Jane Hopper or her body.”
Umm… or her body?! Excuse me, Hawkins Police Department, but do you know something we don’t?! Because this is starting to sound less like a missing person case and more like a true crime podcast waiting to happen.
WHERE HAS ELEVEN BEEN?!
If you’re doing the math (which, let’s be real, we weren’t until just now), the last season of Stranger Things took place in March 1986. That means Eleven’s vanishing act happened just a few months later. The upcoming season, however, is set in fall 1987, which means homegirl has been missing for over a year.
Either she’s been trapped in yet another horrifying government facility, or she’s just been enjoying an extended vacation from all the literal monsters constantly trying to ruin her life. Honestly? Both seem equally likely.
HINTS, CLUES, AND REDACTED SECRETS
Back in November 2024, Netflix revealed the eight episode titles for the final season. The second episode was mysteriously titled something about a “vanishing”… but of who? That part was redacted, because Netflix loves playing games with our emotions.
Could this be a reference to Eleven? Probably. Are we going to overanalyze every teaser until we get answers? Absolutely.
Netflix captioned the post:
“Who’s really looking for Jane Hopper? You’re not ready for what’s to come in Stranger Things 5.”
Translation: Prepare for chaos, heartbreak, and probably a lot of screaming at your screen. Buckle up, because if Eleven is truly missing, we’re going to need more than just three grand to fix this mess.
