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Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is all set to receive the 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival counterpart of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, might have to skip this event. This comes due to the air restrictions resulting from the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Let's delve in to know more details.<h2>Leonardo DiCaprio to skip the award event?</h2>Reportedly, a spokesperson for the Palm Springs International Film Festival said, "Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to join us in person tonight due to unexpected travel disruptions and restricted airspace."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jana-nayagan-trailer-out-vijay-s-fearless-cop-faces-off-against-bobby-deol-as-antagonist-watch-1767452473490">Jana Nayagan trailer out: Vijay’s fearless cop faces off against Bobby Deol</a>&nbsp;The statement further noted, "While we will miss celebrating with him in person, we are honoured to recognise his exceptional work and lasting contributions to cinema. His talent and dedication to the craft continue to inspire, and we are delighted to celebrate him with the Desert Palm Achievement Award this evening."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/karan-johar-to-direct-kabhi-khushi-kabhie-gham-2-here-s-what-we-know-1767448375239">Karan Johar to direct Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2? Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;Palm Springs International Airport released a statement on X stating that departing flights are at a ground stop. The statement read: “An FAA air traffic control issue is impacting Southern California airspace today. Departing flights are currently under a ground stop. Aircraft have been able to arrive, though some inbound flights have been diverted, and delays are expected. This is not specific to PSP and is affecting multiple SoCal airports. Travellers should check directly with their airline for the latest flight information. PSP will share updates as needed.”<h2>Who all will be attending the Palm Springs Award gala?</h2>Reportedly, despite Leonardo DiCaprio giving this event amiss, several other A-listers will be gracing this ceremony, ie, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Adam Sandler, Ethan Hawke, and Paul Mescal, among others.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/the-raja-saab-director-reveals-key-detail-about-boman-irani-s-role-in-prabhas-upcoming-horror-comedy-1767445920505">The Raja Saab director opens up about Boman Irani's role in Prabhas' next film</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, the Palm Springs event is a film festival held in Palm Springs, California, considered the largest film festival for world cinema in the United States. Though the festival does feature American independent films, the focus from its inception was to shine a spotlight on international cinema. It began on January 3 and will conclude on January 13.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/twinkle-khanna-s-52nd-birthday-celebration-featured-a-lot-of-perfumes-in-paris-instead-of-cakes-watch-1767442306664">Twinkle Khanna's birthday featured a 'lot of perfumes' in Paris instead of cakes</a><h2>All about the U.S. attack on Venezuela</h2>The United States launched an attack on Venezuela at several sites on January 3. The Trump administration has officially confirmed the attacks and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. These attacks come just as Chinese envoys led by Qui Xiaoqi met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Venezuela claimed that several parts of the country were targeted, specifically the capital, Caracas, and the neighbouring states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.&nbsp;Venezuela claimed that several parts of the country were targeted, specifically the capital, Caracas, and the neighbouring states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.

Leonardo DiCaprio will reportedly be missing out on the Palm Springs Film Awards ceremony, which is due to Venezuela's air restriction. Read to know more details.

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who is all set to receive the 2026 Palm Springs Film Festival counterpart of the Desert Palm Achievement Award, might have to skip this event. This comes due to the air restrictions resulting from the U.S. attack on Venezuela. Let's delve in to know more details. Leonardo DiCaprio to skip the award event? Reportedly, a spokesperson for the Palm Springs International Film Festival said, "Leonardo DiCaprio is unable to join us in person tonight due to unexpected travel disruptions and restricted airspace." Also Read: Jana Nayagan trailer out: Vijay’s fearless cop faces off against Bobby Deol The statement further noted, "While we will miss celebrating with him in person, we are honoured to recognise his exceptional work and lasting contributions to cinema. His talent and dedication to the craft continue to inspire, and we are delighted to celebrate him with the Desert Palm Achievement Award this evening." Also Read: Karan Johar to direct Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2? Here's what we know Palm Springs International Airport released a statement on X stating that departing flights are at a ground stop. The statement read: “An FAA air traffic control issue is impacting Southern California airspace today. Departing flights are currently under a ground stop. Aircraft have been able to arrive, though some inbound flights have been diverted, and delays are expected. This is not specific to PSP and is affecting multiple SoCal airports. Travellers should check directly with their airline for the latest flight information. PSP will share updates as needed.” Who all will be attending the Palm Springs Award gala? Reportedly, despite Leonardo DiCaprio giving this event amiss, several other A-listers will be gracing this ceremony, ie, Timothée Chalamet, Michael B. Jordan, Rose Byrne, Kate Hudson, Adam Sandler, Ethan Hawke, and Paul Mescal, among others. Also Read: The Raja Saab director opens up about Boman Irani's role in Prabhas' next film For the unversed, the Palm Springs event is a film festival held in Palm Springs, California, considered the largest film festival for world cinema in the United States. Though the festival does feature American independent films, the focus from its inception was to shine a spotlight on international cinema. It began on January 3 and will conclude on January 13. Also Read: Twinkle Khanna's birthday featured a 'lot of perfumes' in Paris instead of cakes All about the U.S. attack on Venezuela The United States launched an attack on Venezuela at several sites on January 3. The Trump administration has officially confirmed the attacks and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. These attacks come just as Chinese envoys led by Qui Xiaoqi met with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Venezuela claimed that several parts of the country were targeted, specifically the capital, Caracas, and the neighbouring states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira. Venezuela claimed that several parts of the country were targeted, specifically the capital, Caracas, and the neighbouring states of Miranda, Aragua and La Guaira.

Leonardo DiCaprio will reportedly be missing out on the Palm Springs Film Awards ceremony, which is due to Venezuela's air restriction. Read to know more details.

Leonardo DiCaprio to miss Palm Springs Fest Gala due to Venezuela air restrictions? Here's what we know

The sci-fi thriller show Stranger Things, which began in 2016, ended its run after 10 years, with five years on New Year's Eve. With the final episode, it definitely didn't leave anyone disappointed with the group of friends fighting the final battle with Vecna before he could destroy Hawkins, Indiana. After saving everyone, does Eleven really die, or is she alive somewhere living the dream of visiting waterfalls? Well, Mike Wheeler's theory makes a striking theory so. Let's delve into it to know more.<h2>Mike Wheeler's theory of Eleven being alive</h2>It was the inevitable end of an era, and ‘Right Side Up’ wrapped up the final battle of Vecna and a group of friends saving Hawkins. After Eleven, Will, Joyce, Nancy, Mike and the rest of the Hawkins heroes went into the Abyss to defeat the Mind Flayer and kill Vecna. But, when everyone made it safely to Hawkins, did Eleven really die after she sacrificed herself in order to thwart the plans of the military to weaponise future clones of her? Well, the Duffer Brothers left it to the audience to decide the conclusion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-finale-box-office-netflix-s-sci-fi-thriller-show-mints-this-much-in-north-america-1767421081032">Stranger Things finale BO: Netflix's sci-fi thriller show mints THIS much in N.E</a>&nbsp;However, Mike Wheeler seems to think that she is still alive. The final scene, after 18 months to the class of '89 graduation, is set in the Wheeler's basement as the gang plays Dungeons &amp; Dragons one last time in a throwback to the series premiere. It's then that Mike tells Will, Max, Lucas and Dustin he sees how their stories go forward in the future and tells them that Eleven might be alive.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/what-s-the-future-of-stranger-things-franchise-from-animated-series-to-spin-offs-1767350180151">What's the future of Stranger Things franchise: Animated series to spin-offs</a>&nbsp;As per Mike, Kali and Eleven must have devised the plans to help her escape. Because, Mike realises, with the signature sound nearby, how could Eleven still be standing still? Mike reveals, "She had to make everyone, including her friends, believe she was dead."&nbsp;Mike says in the end, "I like to imagine she's in a beautiful land. It is here, at last, that she finds peace." To this, Will asks, How do we know it's true?. Mike responds by saying, "We don't. Not for sure. But I choose to believe that it is.<h2>Fans' theories of Eleven being alive</h2>Although the Duffer Brothers gave the choice to the audience to put the conclusion according to them. However, fans chose to believe Eleven is alive, and many took to social media to put their belief. One user wrote, "My girl Eleven is alive."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">MY GIRL ELEVEN IS ALIVE. <a href="https://t.co/v884D1N6Nh">pic.twitter.com/v884D1N6Nh</a>&mdash; ellie 🪩 (@elliedeyy) <a href="https://twitter.com/elliedeyy/status/2006907069165645830?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Another user wrote, "Y’all wasn’t paying attention. Eleven is alive, the “ambiguous” ending is just a cop out because the Duffer Brothers are too afraid to outright kill her character off. This is another clue that points to her being alive."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/what-s-the-future-of-stranger-things-franchise-from-animated-series-to-spin-offs-1767350180151">What's the future of Stranger Things franchise: Animated series to spin-offs</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">Y’all wasn’t paying attention. Eleven is alive, the “ambiguous” ending is just a cop out because the Duffer Brothers are too afraid to outright kill her character off. This is another clue that points to her being alive <a href="https://t.co/arQE9Hxkrw">pic.twitter.com/arQE9Hxkrw</a>&mdash; 𝒱𝐼𝐼𝒫𝐸𝑅 🐍 (@lvuexxx) <a href="https://twitter.com/lvuexxx/status/2006807594204279204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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"Eleven is ALIVE here is why : 1)Mike’s “interference” moment at Graduation Day: The slow-motion, wavy speaker interference isn’t just cinematic flair—it’s a subtle nod to Eleven’s lingering psychic presence, the same signature soundv we heard whenever the military suppressed her" wrote the third user.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/grandpa-hopper-duffer-brothers-shut-down-stranger-things-sequel-with-og-group-1767339804275">Grandpa Hopper? Duffer Brothers shut down Stranger Things sequel with OG group</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">Eleven is ALIVE here is why : 1)Mike’s “interference” moment at Graduation Day: The slow-motion, wavy speaker interference isn’t just cinematic flair—it’s a subtle nod to Eleven’s lingering psychic presence, the same signature soundv we heard whenever the military suppressed her <a href="https://t.co/MHxugjNiDW">pic.twitter.com/MHxugjNiDW</a>&mdash; StephTheCoolKid | Travel Content Creator (@StephTheCoolKid) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephTheCoolKid/status/2006697375218413618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Another social media user wrote, “Duffer Brothers say they won’t comment on whether Eleven is alive, and they want audiences to interpret the finale in their own way. They added that based on early reactions on social media, many viewers are choosing to believe Mike Wheeler.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">Duffer Brothers say they won’t comment on whether Eleven is alive, and they want audiences to interpret the finale in their own way. They added that based on early reactions on social media, many viewers are choosing to believe Mike Wheeler. <a href="https://t.co/5Yphpw55Du">pic.twitter.com/5Yphpw55Du</a>&mdash; Stranger Things Memes (@SThingsMeme) <a href="https://twitter.com/SThingsMeme/status/2007032664071844204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Stranger Things came to an end with five seasons. However, one scene has still left everyone puzzled: is Eleven still alive or dead? But Mike Wheeler's theory makes a striking point and leaves it for the viewers to figure out. Read to know more. 

The sci-fi thriller show Stranger Things, which began in 2016, ended its run after 10 years, with five years on New Year's Eve. With the final episode, it definitely didn't leave anyone disappointed with the group of friends fighting the final battle with Vecna before he could destroy Hawkins, Indiana. After saving everyone, does Eleven really die, or is she alive somewhere living the dream of visiting waterfalls? Well, Mike Wheeler's theory makes a striking theory so. Let's delve into it to know more. Mike Wheeler's theory of Eleven being alive It was the inevitable end of an era, and ‘Right Side Up’ wrapped up the final battle of Vecna and a group of friends saving Hawkins. After Eleven, Will, Joyce, Nancy, Mike and the rest of the Hawkins heroes went into the Abyss to defeat the Mind Flayer and kill Vecna. But, when everyone made it safely to Hawkins, did Eleven really die after she sacrificed herself in order to thwart the plans of the military to weaponise future clones of her? Well, the Duffer Brothers left it to the audience to decide the conclusion. Also Read: Stranger Things finale BO: Netflix's sci-fi thriller show mints THIS much in N.E However, Mike Wheeler seems to think that she is still alive. The final scene, after 18 months to the class of '89 graduation, is set in the Wheeler's basement as the gang plays Dungeons & Dragons one last time in a throwback to the series premiere. It's then that Mike tells Will, Max, Lucas and Dustin he sees how their stories go forward in the future and tells them that Eleven might be alive. Also Read: What's the future of Stranger Things franchise: Animated series to spin-offs As per Mike, Kali and Eleven must have devised the plans to help her escape. Because, Mike realises, with the signature sound nearby, how could Eleven still be standing still? Mike reveals, "She had to make everyone, including her friends, believe she was dead." Mike says in the end, "I like to imagine she's in a beautiful land. It is here, at last, that she finds peace." To this, Will asks, How do we know it's true?. Mike responds by saying, "We don't. Not for sure. But I choose to believe that it is. Fans' theories of Eleven being alive Although the Duffer Brothers gave the choice to the audience to put the conclusion according to them. However, fans chose to believe Eleven is alive, and many took to social media to put their belief. One user wrote, "My girl Eleven is alive."

Stranger Things came to an end with five seasons. However, one scene has still left everyone puzzled: is Eleven still alive or dead? But Mike Wheeler's theory makes a striking point and leaves it for the viewers to figure out. Read to know more.&nbsp;

Stranger Things finale: Mike Wheeler's theory breakdown of Eleven being alive

Stranger Things season 5 ended on New Year's Eve, and the final episode was a goodbye filled with emotional moments. The show, which began in 2016 on streaming giant Netflix, ended with its fifth season. The finale of Matt and Ross Duffer's hit show made its debut in and around approximately 600 cinemas. Let's delve into it to know more details.<h2>Box office report of Stranger Things finale</h2>According to a report by Variety, the movie theatres earned between $25 million and $28 million. Reportedly, AMC and Cinemark had charged $20 for a concession voucher, for example, while Regal Cinemas and other circuits had charged $11.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/tommy-lee-jones-daughter-victoria-death-dispatch-audio-revelations-suspected-overdose-and-more-details-1767414407117">Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria death: Dispatch audio revelations, suspected overdose and more details</a>&nbsp;The report suggests that earlier this week, the Duffer Brothers, the show's creators, had announced on social media that 1.1 million vouchers had been sold. AMC said it generated $15 million from the more than 753,000 people who bought food and beverage credits. The chain had slightly more than one-third of the total theatre count.<h2>Stranger Things season 5 finale</h2>As per WION's Pragati Awasthi, “The graph of volume 3 went from high to a sombre tone. Thankfully, it doesn't come with any dull moments, especially in the first house. Until Vecna is killed, the whole sequence of the giant Mind Flayer and the gang fighting was a treat to watch. The scene that has Vecna being killed and how Joyce (Winona Ryder) takes her years-long fear as a mother out as she brutally hits his head with a flashback of well-crafted scenes.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-please-build-a-road-in-my-village-dilip-farah-khan-s-cook-makes-fun-request-to-nitin-gadkari-1767364883772">Please build a road in my village! Farah Khan's cook makes fun-plea to Gadkari</a>&nbsp;"However, things felt a little rushed, and the battle was not that wild-wild. But it could have been made longer, eliminating the part of the graduation ceremony. The end of Netflix's blockbuster series marks the end of an era, and it's understandable why the Duffer Brothers provided the closer that surely didn't leave a lasting impression but a sense of satisfaction. Understand the emotions of fans who have grown with the cast of the show as well, and they ensured that all their characters are alive and happy."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-the-reimagined-ghar-kab-aaoge-revives-timeless-emotions-of-sandese-aate-hain-1767363955760">Border 2: The reimagined song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ revives timeless emotions</a><h2>All about Stranger Things</h2>Stranger Things is created by the Duffer Brothers and concluded with five seasons. The show is set in the 1980s, with a group of friends who witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ikkis-true-story-how-21-year-old-arun-khetarpal-became-the-hero-of-1971-battle-of-basantar-1767363057097">Ikkis true story: How 21-year-old became the hero of 1971 Battle of Basantar</a>&nbsp;The show stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Noah Schnapp, Jamie Campbell Bower, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke and Natalie Dyer, among others.&nbsp;

Stranger Things season 5 finale was released on an OTT platform, and in North America it was also released in theatres as well. Read to know how much the series finale episode earned at the box office. 

Stranger Things season 5 ended on New Year's Eve, and the final episode was a goodbye filled with emotional moments. The show, which began in 2016 on streaming giant Netflix, ended with its fifth season. The finale of Matt and Ross Duffer's hit show made its debut in and around approximately 600 cinemas. Let's delve into it to know more details. Box office report of Stranger Things finale According to a report by Variety, the movie theatres earned between $25 million and $28 million. Reportedly, AMC and Cinemark had charged $20 for a concession voucher, for example, while Regal Cinemas and other circuits had charged $11. Also Read: Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria death: Dispatch audio revelations, suspected overdose and more details The report suggests that earlier this week, the Duffer Brothers, the show's creators, had announced on social media that 1.1 million vouchers had been sold. AMC said it generated $15 million from the more than 753,000 people who bought food and beverage credits. The chain had slightly more than one-third of the total theatre count. Stranger Things season 5 finale As per WION's Pragati Awasthi, “The graph of volume 3 went from high to a sombre tone. Thankfully, it doesn't come with any dull moments, especially in the first house. Until Vecna is killed, the whole sequence of the giant Mind Flayer and the gang fighting was a treat to watch. The scene that has Vecna being killed and how Joyce (Winona Ryder) takes her years-long fear as a mother out as she brutally hits his head with a flashback of well-crafted scenes.” Also Read: Please build a road in my village! Farah Khan's cook makes fun-plea to Gadkari "However, things felt a little rushed, and the battle was not that wild-wild. But it could have been made longer, eliminating the part of the graduation ceremony. The end of Netflix's blockbuster series marks the end of an era, and it's understandable why the Duffer Brothers provided the closer that surely didn't leave a lasting impression but a sense of satisfaction. Understand the emotions of fans who have grown with the cast of the show as well, and they ensured that all their characters are alive and happy." Also Read: Border 2: The reimagined song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ revives timeless emotions All about Stranger Things Stranger Things is created by the Duffer Brothers and concluded with five seasons. The show is set in the 1980s, with a group of friends who witness supernatural forces and secret government exploits. As they search for answers, the children unravel a series of extraordinary mysteries. Also Read: Ikkis true story: How 21-year-old became the hero of 1971 Battle of Basantar The show stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Noah Schnapp, Jamie Campbell Bower, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke and Natalie Dyer, among others.

Stranger Things season 5 finale was released on an OTT platform, and in North America it was also released in theatres as well. Read to know how much the series finale episode earned at the box office.&nbsp;

Stranger Things finale box office: Netflix's sci-fi thriller show mints THIS much in North America

Tragedy struck for Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones' family when news emerged that his daughter Victoria was found dead at the age of 34 in a California hotel room. Victoria was only 34, and now reports that a suspected overdose might be the cause of death are doing the rounds. In addition, an audio 911 call has also reportedly been revealed. Let's delve into it to know more details.<h2>Victoria's death: Was it due to drug overdose?</h2>According to a report by TMZ, a broadcast dispatch audio was obtained; the call for the incident came in as a code 3 for the overdose and colour change. Reportedly, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department said that at approximately 3:14 AM, their officers responded to the hotel regarding a report of a deceased person. At the scene, officers met with paramedics, who declared the adult female dead.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/victoria-tommy-lee-jones-daughter-found-dead-in-a-hotel-s-hallway-no-foul-play-suspected-source-1767330037106">Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead in hallway, no foul play suspected: Source</a>&nbsp;The medical examiner who arrived on the scene and conducted an investigation. At this time, the cause of death remains unknown, and officials have not released additional details.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/men-in-black-actor-tommy-lee-jones-daughter-victoria-found-dead-in-hotel-room-authorities-issue-statement-1767326949998">Men in Black actor Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in hotel room</a><h2>Death of Victoria Jones</h2>According to a report by TMZ, law enforcement sources have stated that Victoria was discovered inside the swanky Fairmont San Francisco early on Thursday morning, i.e., on January 1. Reportedly, a spokesperson has said that SFFD units responded to the hotel for a reported medical emergency at 2:52 AM, and upon arrival, paramedics had conducted an assessment and pronounced the person dead at the scene.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/-please-build-a-road-in-my-village-dilip-farah-khan-s-cook-makes-fun-request-to-nitin-gadkari-1767364883772">Please build a road in my village! Farah Khan's cook makes fun-plea to Gadkari</a>&nbsp;As per the report of People Magazine, Victoria Jones began making her mark in the showbiz industry at a very young age. She first appeared in Men In Black 2 in 2002 and in the 2005 film The Three Burials of Melaquiades Estrada, which was helmed by her father. She was also part of one episode of One Tree Hill in 2003. Reportedly, she had stopped taking on many roles as an adult and occasionally appeared for red carpet events and premieres with her father.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-the-reimagined-ghar-kab-aaoge-revives-timeless-emotions-of-sandese-aate-hain-1767363955760">Border 2: The reimagined song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ revives timeless emotions</a>&nbsp;Tommy Lee Jones was married to Kate Lardner, the niece of screenwriter and journalist Ring Lardner Jr, from 1971 to 1978. He has two children from his second marriage to Kimberlea Cloughley, the daughter of Phil Hardberger, former mayor of San Antonio. On March 19, 2001, he married his third wife, Dawn Laurel. For the unversed, Victoria Jones was the youngest daughter of Tommy and Kimberlea Cloughley.

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria was reportedly found dead in a hotel room at the age of 34. The latest reports of an audio call and suspected drug overdose have emerged. Read to know more. 

Tragedy struck for Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones' family when news emerged that his daughter Victoria was found dead at the age of 34 in a California hotel room. Victoria was only 34, and now reports that a suspected overdose might be the cause of death are doing the rounds. In addition, an audio 911 call has also reportedly been revealed. Let's delve into it to know more details. Victoria's death: Was it due to drug overdose? According to a report by TMZ, a broadcast dispatch audio was obtained; the call for the incident came in as a code 3 for the overdose and colour change. Reportedly, a spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department said that at approximately 3:14 AM, their officers responded to the hotel regarding a report of a deceased person. At the scene, officers met with paramedics, who declared the adult female dead. Also Read: Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead in hallway, no foul play suspected: Source The medical examiner who arrived on the scene and conducted an investigation. At this time, the cause of death remains unknown, and officials have not released additional details. Also Read: Men in Black actor Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in hotel room Death of Victoria Jones According to a report by TMZ, law enforcement sources have stated that Victoria was discovered inside the swanky Fairmont San Francisco early on Thursday morning, i.e., on January 1. Reportedly, a spokesperson has said that SFFD units responded to the hotel for a reported medical emergency at 2:52 AM, and upon arrival, paramedics had conducted an assessment and pronounced the person dead at the scene. Also Read: Please build a road in my village! Farah Khan's cook makes fun-plea to Gadkari As per the report of People Magazine, Victoria Jones began making her mark in the showbiz industry at a very young age. She first appeared in Men In Black 2 in 2002 and in the 2005 film The Three Burials of Melaquiades Estrada, which was helmed by her father. She was also part of one episode of One Tree Hill in 2003. Reportedly, she had stopped taking on many roles as an adult and occasionally appeared for red carpet events and premieres with her father. Also Read: Border 2: The reimagined song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ revives timeless emotions Tommy Lee Jones was married to Kate Lardner, the niece of screenwriter and journalist Ring Lardner Jr, from 1971 to 1978. He has two children from his second marriage to Kimberlea Cloughley, the daughter of Phil Hardberger, former mayor of San Antonio. On March 19, 2001, he married his third wife, Dawn Laurel. For the unversed, Victoria Jones was the youngest daughter of Tommy and Kimberlea Cloughley.

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria was reportedly found dead in a hotel room at the age of 34. The latest reports of an audio call and suspected drug overdose have emerged. Read to know more.&nbsp;

Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria death: Dispatch audio revelations, suspected overdose and more details

&nbsp;Angelina Jolie is known for her humanitarian work, and most recently the Hollywood actress travelled to the Egypt–Gaza border to meet injured Palestinians and aid workers.&nbsp;The 50-year-old actress is a vocal advocate for Palestine and has long supported humanitarian efforts in the region, using her position to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following the two-year conflict sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel.&nbsp;<h2>Angelina Jolie visits Rafah crossing into Gaza</h2>On Friday (Jan 2), Jolie, who is a well-known advocate for Palestine, visited the Egyptian Rafah border crossing, where she met members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers ferrying humanitarian aid. According to local media, the reason behind the actor’s visit was to see the condition of injured Palestinians transferred to Egypt and to check on aid deliveries.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-catastrophic-conditions-israel-to-suspend-dozens-of-aid-groups-in-gaza-within-36-hours-1767143221513">Amid 'catastrophic' conditions Israel to suspend dozens of aid groups in Gaza within 36 hours</a>&nbsp;The former special envoy and goodwill ambassador for the UN refugee agency was accompanied by an American delegation. She was greeted by officials as she met and spoke with humanitarian workers and volunteers.&nbsp;According to AFP, Jolie said she was “honoured” to meet aid volunteers as she spoke with members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers transporting humanitarian assistance. Dressed in a grey pullover and black pants, the actress also spoke to local media as she stepped out to meet people affected in the devastated territory. She also spoke to the dislocated families, who have taken shelter at the city's railway station.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/tommy-lee-jones-daughter-victoria-death-dispatch-audio-revelations-suspected-overdose-and-more-details-1767414407117">Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria death: Dispatch audio revelations, suspected overdose and more details</a>&nbsp;Jolie’s visit comes after Israel announced on Dec 30 that it would suspend the operations of dozens of aid organisations in Gaza.&nbsp;According to CNN, Jolie said in a statement, “I spoke to humanitarian agencies who are working hard to do their best to overcome the restrictions and challenges of delivering necessary aid into Gaza. I walked through a large warehouse that was full of items that were denied entry, most of them medical, Jolie said in a statement. &nbsp;

US actress Angelina Jolie arrives at the Egyptian Rafah border crossing as part of her visit to the North Sinai Governorate to inspect aid entering the Palestinian Gaza Strip, on January 2, 2026,

Angelina Jolie is known for her humanitarian work, and most recently the Hollywood actress travelled to the Egypt–Gaza border to meet injured Palestinians and aid workers. The 50-year-old actress is a vocal advocate for Palestine and has long supported humanitarian efforts in the region, using her position to raise awareness about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict following the two-year conflict sparked by Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Angelina Jolie visits Rafah crossing into Gaza On Friday (Jan 2), Jolie, who is a well-known advocate for Palestine, visited the Egyptian Rafah border crossing, where she met members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers ferrying humanitarian aid. According to local media, the reason behind the actor’s visit was to see the condition of injured Palestinians transferred to Egypt and to check on aid deliveries. Also read: Amid 'catastrophic' conditions Israel to suspend dozens of aid groups in Gaza within 36 hours The former special envoy and goodwill ambassador for the UN refugee agency was accompanied by an American delegation. She was greeted by officials as she met and spoke with humanitarian workers and volunteers. According to AFP, Jolie said she was “honoured” to meet aid volunteers as she spoke with members of the Red Crescent and truck drivers transporting humanitarian assistance. Dressed in a grey pullover and black pants, the actress also spoke to local media as she stepped out to meet people affected in the devastated territory. She also spoke to the dislocated families, who have taken shelter at the city's railway station. Also read: Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria death: Dispatch audio revelations, suspected overdose and more details Jolie’s visit comes after Israel announced on Dec 30 that it would suspend the operations of dozens of aid organisations in Gaza. According to CNN, Jolie said in a statement, “I spoke to humanitarian agencies who are working hard to do their best to overcome the restrictions and challenges of delivering necessary aid into Gaza. I walked through a large warehouse that was full of items that were denied entry, most of them medical, Jolie said in a statement.

US actress Angelina Jolie arrives at the Egyptian Rafah border crossing as part of her visit to the North Sinai Governorate to inspect aid entering the Palestinian Gaza Strip, on January 2, 2026,

Angelina Jolie travels to the Egyptian Rafah border, meets injured Palestinians and Gaza aid workers

The Duffer Brothers have closed the curtains of Stranger Things after 10 years of run with a crazy fan following across the world. The final chapter 8 of season 5 premiered on New Year's Eve, and Vecna is defeated, Eleven has embarked on his own way, and the rest of the Hawkins gang have started the new chapters of their life. The one chapter of Stranger Things has ended, but it doesn't mean that this was the last time fans will visit the Strange world again.&nbsp;Much before Stranger Things concluded its run, the makers unveiled that they would continue to expand the series. Notably, the show has already had its branches into books, Broadway plays, and gaming events. But on Netflix, the Duffer brothers are working on at least two separate spinoff shows, with one set to release in 2026. So Stranger Things fans, chill!&nbsp;<h2>How many Stranger Things spinoffs are inthe making?</h2>The Duffer Brothers and Netflix are currently developing two shows, one an animated series and the other a live-action spinoff. While the animation show will be the next show that is set for the series. The animated show takes place in the winter of 1985, which is between seasons 2 and 3 of the show.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/grandpa-hopper-duffer-brothers-shut-down-stranger-things-sequel-with-og-group-1767339804275">Grandpa Hopper? Duffer Brothers shut down Stranger Things sequel with OG group</a>&nbsp;The show will revolve around the main characters Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, and Max, among others, but it will be an animated show with a new voice cast and will revolve around the adventures of the characters as they fight the demogorgans and solve the mystery of the Upside Down.

The trailer of the forthcoming show has been unveiled. However, the exact date has not been revealed. "Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85,' an epic new animated series," Netflix's official synopsis reads.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-review-duffer-brothers-give-fans-a-new-year-treat-with-a-heartfelt-farewell-1767248187544">Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year's treat</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood">Hollywood</a><h2>Live-action 'Stranger Things' spinoff: It will be a new story with new characters</h2>As the original Stranger Things series has come to an end, questions for the spin-off grew more. Speaking to ScreenRant, the director brothers talked about the unconfirmed spinoff, saying that it would be completely different if the project goes on the floor. Set in a different location, the show will have a completely different story and characters.&nbsp;Speaking to an American website, Matt Duffer said, ''We tried as much as possible to answer all the questions as it relates to the characters and mythology of Hawkins in the Upside Down. We're really closing the door and all that. And the spinoff relates in some ways, but it really is a completely different story and a completely different location with completely different actors and characters. So it's its own. It's really its own entity.''

After the end of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers and Netflix are moving forward with an animation series and a possible spin-off show. Check the details. 

The Duffer Brothers have closed the curtains of Stranger Things after 10 years of run with a crazy fan following across the world. The final chapter 8 of season 5 premiered on New Year's Eve, and Vecna is defeated, Eleven has embarked on his own way, and the rest of the Hawkins gang have started the new chapters of their life. The one chapter of Stranger Things has ended, but it doesn't mean that this was the last time fans will visit the Strange world again. Much before Stranger Things concluded its run, the makers unveiled that they would continue to expand the series. Notably, the show has already had its branches into books, Broadway plays, and gaming events. But on Netflix, the Duffer brothers are working on at least two separate spinoff shows, with one set to release in 2026. So Stranger Things fans, chill! How many Stranger Things spinoffs are inthe making? The Duffer Brothers and Netflix are currently developing two shows, one an animated series and the other a live-action spinoff. While the animation show will be the next show that is set for the series. The animated show takes place in the winter of 1985, which is between seasons 2 and 3 of the show. Also read: Grandpa Hopper? Duffer Brothers shut down Stranger Things sequel with OG group The show will revolve around the main characters Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, and Max, among others, but it will be an animated show with a new voice cast and will revolve around the adventures of the characters as they fight the demogorgans and solve the mystery of the Upside Down.

After the end of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers and Netflix are moving forward with an animation series and a possible spin-off show. Check the details.&nbsp;

What's the future of Stranger Things franchise? From animated series to spin-offs

Singer D4vd has been grabbing headlines ever since his name was involved in the death investigation of a teen named Celeste Rivas. After months of investigation, the singer recently has been identified as a suspect. In the midst of this, one of his songs has been pulled off from a major video game franchise. Let's delve into know more about it.<h2>Has D4vd really been removed from a major game franchise?</h2>According to a TMZ report, the Madden NFL 26 soundtrack, which had dropped in August last year, it featured D4vd's song 'What Are You Waiting For', which has reportedly been scrubbed from the game's tracklist. So far, no official explanation has been given.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/noah-schnapp-on-stranger-things-will-byers-woke-scene-it-s-not-some-big-speech-1767321408792">Noah Schnapp on Stranger Things' Will Byers' 'woke' scene: 'It's not some...'</a>&nbsp;Moreover, this is not the only dropout. Previously, the fallout reportedly happened when Crocs and Hollister removed the singer from an ad campaign. As said to Footwear News, "We are aware of this developing story. With respect to the current situation, we have removed campaign content featuring D4vd while the investigation continues."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ikkis-box-office-collection-day-1-dharmendra-agastya-nanda-s-war-drama-makes-a-strong-start-mints-this-much-1767319162205">Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start</a><h2>What is the latest happening in D4vd case?</h2>According to a TMZ report, Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman, who is overlooking the case, reportedly exited the grand jury room and confronted attorney Evan Jenness in the hallway of the courthouse.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ikkis-box-office-collection-day-1-dharmendra-agastya-nanda-s-war-drama-makes-a-strong-start-mints-this-much-1767319162205">Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start</a>&nbsp;Jennese, who represents the witness, and Robert Morgenroth, D4vd's music manager, who had previously testified in connection to the death investigation. Moreover, Silverman informed Jenness that she would request a judge to issue a “body attachment”, which is a legal order to detain and force a witness to testify. The witness, whose identity remains undisclosed, had not shown up.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/men-in-black-actor-tommy-lee-jones-daughter-victoria-found-dead-in-hotel-room-authorities-issue-statement-1767326949998">Men in Black actor Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in hotel room</a>&nbsp;Silverman reportedly said she planned to have the woman taken into custody and brought before the grand jury. The woman appears to be represented by Jenness, the same lawyer who is advising Morgenroth. The music manager previously spent several days testifying in the closed-door proceedings.

D4vd has reportedly been dropped from a major game franchise amid the death investigation of teen Celeste Rivas. The 15-year-old was found dead last year in the singer's registered Tesla. Read to know more. 

Singer D4vd has been grabbing headlines ever since his name was involved in the death investigation of a teen named Celeste Rivas. After months of investigation, the singer recently has been identified as a suspect. In the midst of this, one of his songs has been pulled off from a major video game franchise. Let's delve into know more about it. Has D4vd really been removed from a major game franchise? According to a TMZ report, the Madden NFL 26 soundtrack, which had dropped in August last year, it featured D4vd's song 'What Are You Waiting For', which has reportedly been scrubbed from the game's tracklist. So far, no official explanation has been given. Also Read: Noah Schnapp on Stranger Things' Will Byers' 'woke' scene: 'It's not some...' Moreover, this is not the only dropout. Previously, the fallout reportedly happened when Crocs and Hollister removed the singer from an ad campaign. As said to Footwear News, "We are aware of this developing story. With respect to the current situation, we have removed campaign content featuring D4vd while the investigation continues." Also Read: Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start What is the latest happening in D4vd case? According to a TMZ report, Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman, who is overlooking the case, reportedly exited the grand jury room and confronted attorney Evan Jenness in the hallway of the courthouse. Also Read: Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start Jennese, who represents the witness, and Robert Morgenroth, D4vd's music manager, who had previously testified in connection to the death investigation. Moreover, Silverman informed Jenness that she would request a judge to issue a “body attachment”, which is a legal order to detain and force a witness to testify. The witness, whose identity remains undisclosed, had not shown up. Also Read: Men in Black actor Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in hotel room Silverman reportedly said she planned to have the woman taken into custody and brought before the grand jury. The woman appears to be represented by Jenness, the same lawyer who is advising Morgenroth. The music manager previously spent several days testifying in the closed-door proceedings.

D4vd has reportedly been dropped from a major game franchise amid the death investigation of teen Celeste Rivas. The 15-year-old was found dead last year in the singer's registered Tesla. Read to know more.&nbsp;

D4vd case: Has the singer been dropped by a major game franchise? Here's what we know

Stranger Things came to an end with its fifth and final season. While some viewers found the climax underwhelming, others described it as a wholesome and heartfelt goodbye to the characters. After the premiere of the season 5 finale, creators Matt and Ross Duffer spoke about the possibility of spin-offs and whether the original characters could return in the future.&nbsp;The journey of Stranger Things began in 2017, when audiences were introduced to the world of Hawkins and characters such as Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), and Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin). Over the seasons, the show expanded its ensemble with fan favourites like Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink), Steve Harrington (Joe Keery), Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer), and Jim Hopper (David Harbour). As the series concluded, these characters had grown from children into adults. With the show wrapped up, the Duffer Brothers were asked whether the gang could ever reunite on screen.<h2>Is a Stranger Things spin-off in the works? Duffer Brothers answers</h2>The Duffer Brothers are currently working on animated and live-action spin-offs. However, when asked if there was any possibility of revisiting the original group, they gave a clear response.&nbsp;Answering the question, ''Is the door open to maybe revisit this group when you’re done with the live-action and the animated spinoffs?,.'&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-review-duffer-brothers-give-fans-a-new-year-treat-with-a-heartfelt-farewell-1767248187544">Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year's treat with a heartfelt farewell</a>&nbsp;In the final episode, Mike is seen walking out of the basement and closing the door behind him, a moment that metaphorically explains that it's the end of their story.&nbsp;Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Matt went on to explain the closing credits,''We really don’t know. I mean, Mike’s closing the basement door. We’re closing the door on the story. That’s one reason we had the closing credits the way that we did, because it was a way of saying: This is finite. This is the end of their story. It’s the end of the story of Mike and Eleven and Joyce [Winona Ryder] and Hopper. So, no, there’s no plan or intention to tell the story because it’s a coming-of age story. Ultimately, that’s what it’s supposed to be. That’s what the show always was. When he closes the door to the basement, he’s closing the door on his childhood and he’s moving onto adulthood.''&nbsp;Discussing the idea of a sequel, Matt joked about how it could easily feel forced, saying that what they will be exploring is Grandpa Hopper.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-star-finn-wolfhard-to-make-his-return-to-it-franchise-here-s-what-we-know-1767333100280">Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard to make his return to IT franchise?</a>&nbsp;Calling it a gross cash grab, Matt said, ''I mean, I guess a sequel could be about a midlife crisis. That just sounds really uninteresting! (Laughs.) Grandpa Hopper? &nbsp;I don’t know how that would read as anything but a gross cash grab to me. I wish I could talk a little bit more about the spinoff, but I’m not allowed to yet. But Ross and I are really excited about exploring new characters and a new mythology, but still very much are interested in telling a story in the spirit of Stranger Things. It feels like with this final season, we finished saying everything we wanted to say about these characters, this story and the Upside Down,.'&nbsp;&nbsp;Stranger Things season 5 premiered worldwide to overwhelming fan excitement. The frenzy was so intense that the streaming platform briefly crashed, not once, but twice.When asked about the same, the director said,'' Ross said that he's surprised.&nbsp;''I didn’t ask them to increase the bandwidth more. I should have. We’re feeling really good. It was so fun because we went to the Americana [AMC movie theater] in Glendale [California] last night and watched it with a bunch of fans, and to see them responding to the show in real time was such an incredible experience and something we’ve never had before. We’ve done premieres, but of course that’s not filled with just fans of the show. So to see them respond in the way they did was such a great ending to the story for us,'' he said.

Stranger Things has come to an end with Season 5, and fans have already begun discussing possible spin-offs. Sadly, the Duffer Brothers aren't very interested.

Stranger Things came to an end with its fifth and final season. While some viewers found the climax underwhelming, others described it as a wholesome and heartfelt goodbye to the characters. After the premiere of the season 5 finale, creators Matt and Ross Duffer spoke about the possibility of spin-offs and whether the original characters could return in the future. The journey of Stranger Things began in 2017, when audiences were introduced to the world of Hawkins and characters such as Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), and Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin). Over the seasons, the show expanded its ensemble with fan favourites like Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink), Steve Harrington (Joe Keery), Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer), and Jim Hopper (David Harbour). As the series concluded, these characters had grown from children into adults. With the show wrapped up, the Duffer Brothers were asked whether the gang could ever reunite on screen. Is a Stranger Things spin-off in the works? Duffer Brothers answers The Duffer Brothers are currently working on animated and live-action spin-offs. However, when asked if there was any possibility of revisiting the original group, they gave a clear response. Answering the question, ''Is the door open to maybe revisit this group when you’re done with the live-action and the animated spinoffs?,.' Also read: Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year's treat with a heartfelt farewell In the final episode, Mike is seen walking out of the basement and closing the door behind him, a moment that metaphorically explains that it's the end of their story. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Matt went on to explain the closing credits,''We really don’t know. I mean, Mike’s closing the basement door. We’re closing the door on the story. That’s one reason we had the closing credits the way that we did, because it was a way of saying: This is finite. This is the end of their story. It’s the end of the story of Mike and Eleven and Joyce [Winona Ryder] and Hopper. So, no, there’s no plan or intention to tell the story because it’s a coming-of age story. Ultimately, that’s what it’s supposed to be. That’s what the show always was. When he closes the door to the basement, he’s closing the door on his childhood and he’s moving onto adulthood.'' Discussing the idea of a sequel, Matt joked about how it could easily feel forced, saying that what they will be exploring is Grandpa Hopper. Also read: Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard to make his return to IT franchise? Calling it a gross cash grab, Matt said, ''I mean, I guess a sequel could be about a midlife crisis. That just sounds really uninteresting! (Laughs.) Grandpa Hopper? I don’t know how that would read as anything but a gross cash grab to me. I wish I could talk a little bit more about the spinoff, but I’m not allowed to yet. But Ross and I are really excited about exploring new characters and a new mythology, but still very much are interested in telling a story in the spirit of Stranger Things. It feels like with this final season, we finished saying everything we wanted to say about these characters, this story and the Upside Down,.' Stranger Things season 5 premiered worldwide to overwhelming fan excitement. The frenzy was so intense that the streaming platform briefly crashed, not once, but twice. When asked about the same, the director said,'' Ross said that he's surprised. ''I didn’t ask them to increase the bandwidth more. I should have. We’re feeling really good. It was so fun because we went to the Americana [AMC movie theater] in Glendale [California] last night and watched it with a bunch of fans, and to see them responding to the show in real time was such an incredible experience and something we’ve never had before. We’ve done premieres, but of course that’s not filled with just fans of the show. So to see them respond in the way they did was such a great ending to the story for us,'' he said.

Stranger Things has come to an end with Season 5, and fans have already begun discussing possible spin-offs. Sadly, the Duffer Brothers aren't very interested.

Grandpa Hopper? Duffer Brothers shut down Stranger Things sequel with OG group

After exiting the world of Hawkins, from the show Stranger Things, which ended with five seasons on New Year's Eve, what's next for actor Finn Wolfhard? The actor who played the role of Mike Wheeler has reportedly hinted that he will be part of the popular horror franchise IT. Let's delve in to know more details.<h2>Will Finn Wolfhard feature in a new IT show project?</h2>According to a report by Esquire, actor Finn Wolfhard revealed that he will probably be part of the popular show It: Welcome To Derry. He stated, "When they first started thinking about that show, it was probably 2021. Barbara and Andy Muschietti both told me, 'You're involved. Yeah', I'm connected. I think there's something else that will come up eventually that I'm excited for people to see."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/squid-game-actor-top-to-make-his-comeback-as-a-solo-artist-here-s-the-truth-1767323934884">Squid Game actor TOP to make his comeback as a solo artist? Here's the truth</a>&nbsp;For the unversed, Finn Wolfhard had played the role of Richie Tozier in the film franchise, It. He was one of the core members of the Losers Club in the films. His character Richie is witty and talkative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/noah-schnapp-on-stranger-things-will-byers-woke-scene-it-s-not-some-big-speech-1767321408792">Noah Schnapp on Stranger Things' Will Byers' 'woke' scene: 'It's not some...'</a><h2>All about It: Welcome To Derry</h2>It: Welcome To Derry is a horror series based on Stephen King's 1986 novel It. This series is a prequel to the 2017 film IT and the 2019 film IT Chapter Two. The show was developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs, all of whom were involved in the It films.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ikkis-box-office-collection-day-1-dharmendra-agastya-nanda-s-war-drama-makes-a-strong-start-mints-this-much-1767319162205">Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start</a>&nbsp;The series stars Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Clara Stack, Amanda Christine, and Mikkal Karim-Fidler, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as Pennywise from the films and serving as an executive producer on the series. It: Welcome to Derry premiered on HBO on October 26, 2025.<h2>All about Finn Wolfhard</h2>Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor who gained global recognition after playing the role of Mike Wheeler in the show Stranger Things. In addition, he has also played the role of Richie Tozier in the horror film IT and its sequel and in Ghostbusters: Afterlife as well.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-s-revised-version-released-on-the-first-day-of-the-new-year-here-s-why-1767273708839">Dhurandhar’s revised version released on first day of the new year. Here’s why</a>&nbsp;Apart from acting, Wolfhard has directed the comedy short films Night Shifts in 2020 and Hell of a Summer. He is a lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Calpurnia and has been a member of the Aubreys since 2020.&nbsp;

Actor Finn Wolfhard, who was recently seen in Stranger Things season 5, will reportedly be part of an upcoming IT franchise project. Read to know more.

After exiting the world of Hawkins, from the show Stranger Things, which ended with five seasons on New Year's Eve, what's next for actor Finn Wolfhard? The actor who played the role of Mike Wheeler has reportedly hinted that he will be part of the popular horror franchise IT. Let's delve in to know more details. Will Finn Wolfhard feature in a new IT show project? According to a report by Esquire, actor Finn Wolfhard revealed that he will probably be part of the popular show It: Welcome To Derry. He stated, "When they first started thinking about that show, it was probably 2021. Barbara and Andy Muschietti both told me, 'You're involved. Yeah', I'm connected. I think there's something else that will come up eventually that I'm excited for people to see." Also Read: Squid Game actor TOP to make his comeback as a solo artist? Here's the truth For the unversed, Finn Wolfhard had played the role of Richie Tozier in the film franchise, It. He was one of the core members of the Losers Club in the films. His character Richie is witty and talkative. Also Read: Noah Schnapp on Stranger Things' Will Byers' 'woke' scene: 'It's not some...' All about It: Welcome To Derry It: Welcome To Derry is a horror series based on Stephen King's 1986 novel It. This series is a prequel to the 2017 film IT and the 2019 film IT Chapter Two. The show was developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs, all of whom were involved in the It films. Also Read: Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start The series stars Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Clara Stack, Amanda Christine, and Mikkal Karim-Fidler, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as Pennywise from the films and serving as an executive producer on the series. It: Welcome to Derry premiered on HBO on October 26, 2025. All about Finn Wolfhard Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor who gained global recognition after playing the role of Mike Wheeler in the show Stranger Things. In addition, he has also played the role of Richie Tozier in the horror film IT and its sequel and in Ghostbusters: Afterlife as well. Also Read: Dhurandhar’s revised version released on first day of the new year. Here’s why Apart from acting, Wolfhard has directed the comedy short films Night Shifts in 2020 and Hell of a Summer. He is a lead vocalist and guitarist for the rock band Calpurnia and has been a member of the Aubreys since 2020.

Actor Finn Wolfhard, who was recently seen in Stranger Things season 5, will reportedly be part of an upcoming IT franchise project. Read to know more.

Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard to make his return to IT franchise? Here's what we know

Will Smith has landed in legal trouble, as the Hollywood actor has reportedly been sued by his ex-violinist from his Based on a True Story 2025 tour for sexual harassment and wrongful termination. In addition, the actor's company is also facing a lawsuit. Let's delve in to know more details.<h2>More details on Will Smith and his company facing lawsuit</h2>According to a report by Variety, a lawsuit filed by the musician Brian King Joseph has named Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management as defendants and has accused the Men in Black actor of predatory behaviour and deliberately grooming and priming Mr Joseph for further sexual exploitation during the 'Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour'.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ikkis-box-office-collection-day-1-dharmendra-agastya-nanda-s-war-drama-makes-a-strong-start-mints-this-much-1767319162205">Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, the lawsuit also alleges that Will Smith had hired Brian King Joseph in November 2024 to perform at a show in San Diego but was subsequently invited to join his 2025 tour and also play for his upcoming album. Reportedly, the incident took place during the tour's Las Vegas stop in March.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/dhurandhar-s-revised-version-released-on-the-first-day-of-the-new-year-here-s-why-1767273708839">Dhurandhar’s revised version released on first day of the new year. Here’s why</a>&nbsp;Joseph has alleged that someone has entered his hotel room without his consent. Reportedly, a sexually suggestive message, wipes, a beer bottle, HIV medication prescribed to another individual and hospital discharge paperwork were found. Among the items, a handwritten note read, "Brian I'll be back no later [sic] 5:30, just us, followed by a heart symbol and the name 'Stone F'.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following this incident, Joseph notified hotel security and Will Smith's representatives and reported it to a non-emergency police line. Reportedly, he claimed that just days after this, a member of the management team shamed him for the incident and told him that he was being terminated, suggesting that Brian might have made the whole thing up. Will Smith and his team are yet to respond to allegations.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sonali-bendre-birthday-special-from-hum-saath-saath-hain-to-sarfarosh-top-7-must-watch-movies-streaming-on-netflix-prime-video-and-more-1767172057261">Sonali Bendre Birthday Special: Top 7 must-watch movies of the actress on OTT</a><h2>All about Will Smith</h2>Will Smith, an actor, rapper and film producer, entered the entertainment industry when he began rapping at the age of 12. Smith started as the MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff &amp; the Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes as turntablist and producer. &nbsp;He released the solo albums Big Willie Style (1997), Willennium (1999), Born to Reign (2002), and Lost and Found (2005), which spawned the U.S. number-one singles "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" and "Wild Wild West". Smith has even bagged four Grammy Awards in his recording career.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bjp-leader-slams-shah-rukh-khan-calls-him-traitor-after-kkr-purchases-bangladeshi-player-mustafizur-rahman-1767257871018">BJP leader slams SRK, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player</a>&nbsp;Smith began his acting career starring as a fictionalised version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1993 and 1994.&nbsp;&nbsp;He achieved wider fame as a leading man with the film franchises Bad Boys (1995–2024) and Men in Black (1997–2012), where he respectively portrayed Mike Lowrey and Agent J. After starring in the thriller Independence Day (1996).

Actor Will Smith has reportedly been sued for sexual harassment and wrongful termination by an ex-violinist. Read to know more details. 

Will Smith has landed in legal trouble, as the Hollywood actor has reportedly been sued by his ex-violinist from his Based on a True Story 2025 tour for sexual harassment and wrongful termination. In addition, the actor's company is also facing a lawsuit. Let's delve in to know more details. More details on Will Smith and his company facing lawsuit According to a report by Variety, a lawsuit filed by the musician Brian King Joseph has named Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management as defendants and has accused the Men in Black actor of predatory behaviour and deliberately grooming and priming Mr Joseph for further sexual exploitation during the 'Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour'. Also Read: Ikkis BO day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start Reportedly, the lawsuit also alleges that Will Smith had hired Brian King Joseph in November 2024 to perform at a show in San Diego but was subsequently invited to join his 2025 tour and also play for his upcoming album. Reportedly, the incident took place during the tour's Las Vegas stop in March. Also Read: Dhurandhar’s revised version released on first day of the new year. Here’s why Joseph has alleged that someone has entered his hotel room without his consent. Reportedly, a sexually suggestive message, wipes, a beer bottle, HIV medication prescribed to another individual and hospital discharge paperwork were found. Among the items, a handwritten note read, "Brian I'll be back no later [sic] 5:30, just us, followed by a heart symbol and the name 'Stone F'. Following this incident, Joseph notified hotel security and Will Smith's representatives and reported it to a non-emergency police line. Reportedly, he claimed that just days after this, a member of the management team shamed him for the incident and told him that he was being terminated, suggesting that Brian might have made the whole thing up. Will Smith and his team are yet to respond to allegations. Also Read: Sonali Bendre Birthday Special: Top 7 must-watch movies of the actress on OTT All about Will Smith Will Smith, an actor, rapper and film producer, entered the entertainment industry when he began rapping at the age of 12. Smith started as the MC of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey DJ Jazzy Jeff Townes as turntablist and producer. He released the solo albums Big Willie Style (1997), Willennium (1999), Born to Reign (2002), and Lost and Found (2005), which spawned the U.S. number-one singles "Gettin' Jiggy wit It" and "Wild Wild West". Smith has even bagged four Grammy Awards in his recording career. Also Read: BJP leader slams SRK, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player Smith began his acting career starring as a fictionalised version of himself on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1996), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe in 1993 and 1994. He achieved wider fame as a leading man with the film franchises Bad Boys (1995–2024) and Men in Black (1997–2012), where he respectively portrayed Mike Lowrey and Agent J. After starring in the thriller Independence Day (1996).

Actor Will Smith has reportedly been sued for sexual harassment and wrongful termination by an ex-violinist. Read to know more details.&nbsp;

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment and wrongful termination by ex-tour violinist

Tragedy has struck on New Year's as Victoria Jones, daughter of Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones, best known for the Men in Black franchise, has reportedly been found dead in a luxury hotel room. Reports suggest that Victoria was only 34. But what was the actual cause of death of Victoria, and what statement did authorities issue? Let's delve in to know more details<h2>What was the exact cause of death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria?</h2>According to a report by TMZ, law enforcement sources have stated that Victoria was discovered inside the swanky Fairmont San Francisco early on Thursday morning, i.e., on January 1. Reportedly, a spokesperson has said that SFFD units responded to the hotel for a reported medical emergency at 2:52 AM, and upon arrival, paramedics had conducted an assessment and pronounced the person dead at the scene.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/sonali-bendre-birthday-special-from-hum-saath-saath-hain-to-sarfarosh-top-7-must-watch-movies-streaming-on-netflix-prime-video-and-more-1767172057261">Sonali Bendre Birthday Special: Top 7 must-watch movies of the actress on OTT</a>&nbsp;The report suggests that the medical examiner had arrived on the scene and conducted an investigation. The officials are yet to reveal the cause of death and other additional details.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bjp-leader-slams-shah-rukh-khan-calls-him-traitor-after-kkr-purchases-bangladeshi-player-mustafizur-rahman-1767257871018">BJP leader slams SRK, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player</a><h2>All about Victoria Jones</h2>As per the report of People Magazine, Victoria Jones began making her mark in the showbiz industry at a very young age. She first appeared in Men In Black 2 in 2002 and in the 2005 film The Three Burials of Melaquiades Estrada, which was helmed by her father. She was also part of one episode of One Tree Hill in 2003.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/justin-timberlake-deepika-padukone-nina-dobrev-famous-celebrities-birthdays-in-january-2026-from-hollywood-to-bollywood-stars-1767083456335">Famous celebrities birthdays in January 2026- From Hollywood to Bollywood Stars</a>&nbsp;Reportedly, she had stopped taking on many roles as an adult and occasionally appeared for red carpet events and premieres with her father.&nbsp;<h2>Tommy Lee Jones' relationships</h2>Tommy Lee Jones was married to Kate Lardner, the niece of screenwriter and journalist Ring Lardner Jr, from 1971 to 1978. He has two children from his second marriage to Kimberlea Cloughley, the daughter of Phil Hardberger, former mayor of San Antonio. On March 19, 2001, he married his third wife, Dawn Laurel.&nbsp;For the unversed, Victoria Jones was the youngest daughter of Tommy and Kimberlea Cloughley.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sachet-parampara-mobbed-in-west-bengal-video-of-crowd-smashing-their-car-s-rear-glass-goes-viral-watch-1767259161416">Video of Sachet–Parampara being mobbed in West Bengal | Watch</a><h2>All about Tommy Lee Jones</h2>Tommy Lee Jones, born in Texas, made his entry into the showbiz industry with his debut on Broadway in 1969's A Patriot for Me in a number of supporting roles. In 1970, he landed his first film role, coincidentally playing a Harvard student in Love Story (Erich Segal, the author of Love Story, said that he based the lead character of Oliver on aspects of two undergraduate roommates he knew while on a sabbatical at Harvard, Jones and Al Gore).&nbsp;Jones established himself as one of the best actors in the 1990s with notable roles in films including JFK, The Fugitive, Under the Siege, Natural Born Killers, Batman Forever, No Country for Old Men, The Company Men, Men in Black franchise and Captain America: The First Avenger.&nbsp;He has won several accolades, including an Academy Award, Golden Globes, an Emmy, the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others.

Victoria Jones, daughter of renowned Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones, has been reportedly found dead in a hotel room. Read more to know about the additional details of the death investigation.

Tragedy has struck on New Year's as Victoria Jones, daughter of Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones, best known for the Men in Black franchise, has reportedly been found dead in a luxury hotel room. Reports suggest that Victoria was only 34. But what was the actual cause of death of Victoria, and what statement did authorities issue? Let's delve in to know more details What was the exact cause of death of Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria? According to a report by TMZ, law enforcement sources have stated that Victoria was discovered inside the swanky Fairmont San Francisco early on Thursday morning, i.e., on January 1. Reportedly, a spokesperson has said that SFFD units responded to the hotel for a reported medical emergency at 2:52 AM, and upon arrival, paramedics had conducted an assessment and pronounced the person dead at the scene. Also Read: Sonali Bendre Birthday Special: Top 7 must-watch movies of the actress on OTT The report suggests that the medical examiner had arrived on the scene and conducted an investigation. The officials are yet to reveal the cause of death and other additional details. Also Read: BJP leader slams SRK, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player All about Victoria Jones As per the report of People Magazine, Victoria Jones began making her mark in the showbiz industry at a very young age. She first appeared in Men In Black 2 in 2002 and in the 2005 film The Three Burials of Melaquiades Estrada, which was helmed by her father. She was also part of one episode of One Tree Hill in 2003. Also Read: Famous celebrities birthdays in January 2026- From Hollywood to Bollywood Stars Reportedly, she had stopped taking on many roles as an adult and occasionally appeared for red carpet events and premieres with her father. Tommy Lee Jones' relationships Tommy Lee Jones was married to Kate Lardner, the niece of screenwriter and journalist Ring Lardner Jr, from 1971 to 1978. He has two children from his second marriage to Kimberlea Cloughley, the daughter of Phil Hardberger, former mayor of San Antonio. On March 19, 2001, he married his third wife, Dawn Laurel. For the unversed, Victoria Jones was the youngest daughter of Tommy and Kimberlea Cloughley. Also Read: Video of Sachet–Parampara being mobbed in West Bengal | Watch All about Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones, born in Texas, made his entry into the showbiz industry with his debut on Broadway in 1969's A Patriot for Me in a number of supporting roles. In 1970, he landed his first film role, coincidentally playing a Harvard student in Love Story (Erich Segal, the author of Love Story, said that he based the lead character of Oliver on aspects of two undergraduate roommates he knew while on a sabbatical at Harvard, Jones and Al Gore). Jones established himself as one of the best actors in the 1990s with notable roles in films including JFK, The Fugitive, Under the Siege, Natural Born Killers, Batman Forever, No Country for Old Men, The Company Men, Men in Black franchise and Captain America: The First Avenger. He has won several accolades, including an Academy Award, Golden Globes, an Emmy, the Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or and a Screen Actors Guild Award, among others.

Victoria Jones, daughter of renowned Hollywood actor Tommy Lee Jones, has been reportedly found dead in a hotel room. Read more to know about the additional details of the death investigation.

Men in Black actor Tommy Lee Jones' daughter Victoria found dead in hotel room; authorities issue statement

Sci-fi thriller show Stranger Things bid its goodbye with its fifth installment on New Year's Eve. Fans paid their tribute by sharing several clips, memes and memories from previous seasons of the series. The show, which began in 2016, had always managed to create buzz, be it for the theories or the controversies. Recently, many were not impressed with Will Byers' coming-out scene in season 5, and now Noah Schnapp, who had played the role, has responded to it. Let's delve into knowing more.<h2>What did Noah Schnapp say about Will Byers' 'woke' scene?</h2>As per the report of The Hollywood Reporter, Noah Schnapp reflected on Will Byers' journey and said,&nbsp;'It's been there from season one." He added, "It's not some big speech or over-the-top moment. It's very real, very grounded, exactly how something like that would happen in real life."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-review-duffer-brothers-give-fans-a-new-year-treat-with-a-heartfelt-farewell-1767248187544">Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year's treat</a>&nbsp;"I read it alone and just cried, and I was like, 'It's perfect.' "I felt like, 'Ok, I can do this", Noah said. For the unversed, In volume 2, Chapter 7, titled 'The Bridge', showcased the particular scene, and many felt the declaration of the sexuality in between the fight was irrelevant. Moreover, Elon Musk too found it unnecessary and forced on audiences.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-finale-x-review-final-episode-garners-mixed-reactions-netizens-say-the-brilliance-is-the-conflicting-ending-1767251402684">Stranger Things season 5 finale garners mixed reactions: 'Conflicting ending'</a><h2>Stranger Things season 5 finale review</h2>As per WION's Pragati Awasthi, "The graph of volume 3 went from high to a sombre tone. Thankfully, it doesn't come with any dull moments, especially in the first hour. Until Vecna is killed, the whole sequence of the giant Mind Flayer and the gang fighting was a treat to watch. The scene that has Vecna being killed and how Joyce (Winona Ryder) takes her years-long fear as a mother out as she brutally hits his head with a flashback of scenes was well-crafted."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ikkis-box-office-collection-day-1-dharmendra-agastya-nanda-s-war-drama-makes-a-strong-start-mints-this-much-1767319162205">Ikkis box office collection day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start, mints THIS much</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;"However, things felt a little rushed, and the battle was not that wild-wild. But it could have been made longer, eliminating the part of the graduation ceremony. The end of Netflix’s blockbuster series marks the end of an era, and it's understandable why the Duffer Brothers provided the closer that surely didn't leave a lasting impression but a sense of satisfaction. Understand the emotions of fans who have grown with the cast of the show as well, and they ensured that all their characters are alive and happy."<h2>All about Stranger Things</h2>Stranger Things season 5 was released on the streaming giant Netflix. The season consists of eight episodes released in three volumes. The first volume premiered on November 26 and in India on November 27. The second volume was released in India on December 26 at 6:30 am, while the finale was released on New Year's Eve.&nbsp;Set in the 1980s, the series revolves around the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, after a young girl with psychokinetic abilities, named Eleven, opens a gateway between Earth and a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down at a nearby human experimentation facility. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show reportedly drew inspiration from Cold War-era experiments and conspiracy theories involving secret government programmes.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jai-hanuman-teja-sajja-s-team-dismisses-exit-rumours-say-completely-false-1767254220822">Jai Hanuman: Teja Sajja's team dismisses exit rumours, say 'completely false'</a>&nbsp;The cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono, and Jamie Campbell Bower. Joe Chrest and Amybeth McNulty, among others. While Linda Hamilton, Jake Connelly, and Nell Fisher are the newcomers to season 5.

Noah Schnapp, who played the role of Will Byers in the Stranger Things show, has opened up about the coming-out scene in season 5. Read to know more about it. 

Sci-fi thriller show Stranger Things bid its goodbye with its fifth installment on New Year's Eve. Fans paid their tribute by sharing several clips, memes and memories from previous seasons of the series. The show, which began in 2016, had always managed to create buzz, be it for the theories or the controversies. Recently, many were not impressed with Will Byers' coming-out scene in season 5, and now Noah Schnapp, who had played the role, has responded to it. Let's delve into knowing more. What did Noah Schnapp say about Will Byers' 'woke' scene? As per the report of The Hollywood Reporter, Noah Schnapp reflected on Will Byers' journey and said, 'It's been there from season one." He added, "It's not some big speech or over-the-top moment. It's very real, very grounded, exactly how something like that would happen in real life." Also Read: Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year's treat "I read it alone and just cried, and I was like, 'It's perfect.' "I felt like, 'Ok, I can do this", Noah said. For the unversed, In volume 2, Chapter 7, titled 'The Bridge', showcased the particular scene, and many felt the declaration of the sexuality in between the fight was irrelevant. Moreover, Elon Musk too found it unnecessary and forced on audiences. Also Read: Stranger Things season 5 finale garners mixed reactions: 'Conflicting ending' Stranger Things season 5 finale review As per WION's Pragati Awasthi, "The graph of volume 3 went from high to a sombre tone. Thankfully, it doesn't come with any dull moments, especially in the first hour. Until Vecna is killed, the whole sequence of the giant Mind Flayer and the gang fighting was a treat to watch. The scene that has Vecna being killed and how Joyce (Winona Ryder) takes her years-long fear as a mother out as she brutally hits his head with a flashback of scenes was well-crafted." Also Read: Ikkis box office collection day 1: Dharmendra-Agastya Nanda's war drama makes a strong start, mints THIS much "However, things felt a little rushed, and the battle was not that wild-wild. But it could have been made longer, eliminating the part of the graduation ceremony. The end of Netflix’s blockbuster series marks the end of an era, and it's understandable why the Duffer Brothers provided the closer that surely didn't leave a lasting impression but a sense of satisfaction. Understand the emotions of fans who have grown with the cast of the show as well, and they ensured that all their characters are alive and happy." All about Stranger Things Stranger Things season 5 was released on the streaming giant Netflix. The season consists of eight episodes released in three volumes. The first volume premiered on November 26 and in India on November 27. The second volume was released in India on December 26 at 6:30 am, while the finale was released on New Year's Eve. Set in the 1980s, the series revolves around the residents of the fictional small town of Hawkins, Indiana, after a young girl with psychokinetic abilities, named Eleven, opens a gateway between Earth and a hostile alternate dimension known as the Upside Down at a nearby human experimentation facility. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show reportedly drew inspiration from Cold War-era experiments and conspiracy theories involving secret government programmes. Also Read: Jai Hanuman: Teja Sajja's team dismisses exit rumours, say 'completely false' The cast includes Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono, and Jamie Campbell Bower. Joe Chrest and Amybeth McNulty, among others. While Linda Hamilton, Jake Connelly, and Nell Fisher are the newcomers to season 5.

Noah Schnapp, who played the role of Will Byers in the Stranger Things show, has opened up about the coming-out scene in season 5. Read to know more about it.&nbsp;

Noah Schnapp on Stranger Things' Will Byers' 'woke' scene: 'It's not some big speech...'

‘’This copy contains mild spoilers''&nbsp;Hawkins gang has signed off!&nbsp;The Duffer Brothers’ Stranger Things has waved goodbye to the world with an ending that touched the cast, fans, and everyone who has ever been connected to the show. What started with a board game of Dungeons and Dragons has, nine years down the line, concluded on the same note, in the same bunker room. Debuting in 2016, the sci-fi show became an emotion for millions of people, and respecting that, the makers delivered a goodbye that did not leave any unfinished feelings in the hearts of fans.&nbsp;While theories about how the show would end and which characters might die were endless, the makers played it safe. The ending was warm, teary, and satisfactory to a great extent.&nbsp;<h2>Stranger Things Season 5: What happens in Episode 8?</h2>The last chapter of the show, titled “The Rightside Up,” begins right where the previous episode ended, as the crew gears up to enter the Upside Down for their final crawl against Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) and the Mind Flayer.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-5-volume-2-heavy-on-poignant-moments-but-where-s-the-thrill-1766726940053">Stranger Things 5 volume 2 review: Heavy on poignant moments, but where's the thrill?</a>&nbsp;The group is divided into two. Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Kali (Linnea Berthelsen), Hopper (David Harbour), and Murray (Brett Gelman) go after Vecna to save the children from his clutches. The other group, Will (Noah Schnapp), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Jonathan (Charlie Heaton), Steve (Joe Keery), and others, travel to the Abyss, the Pain Tree, which is the actual world where Vecna and the Mind Flayer reside.&nbsp;Each group has its own battle to fight. One threat is the military, running under the guidance of Dr. Kay (Lina Hamilton). The other threat is Vecna (Henry Creel) himself and the giant Mind Flayer.&nbsp;In the two-hour climax episode, the Duffer Brothers attempt to answer everything about the Stranger world, from how Henry Creel became Vecna, where the Mind Flayer truly came from, what was inside the scientist’s briefcase, and what ultimately happens to the Upside Down. &nbsp;All the chapters are unfolding with a feeling that we are heading towards the end.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-finale-x-review-final-episode-garners-mixed-reactions-netizens-say-the-brilliance-is-the-conflicting-ending-1767251402684">Stranger Things season 5 finale garners mixed reactions: 'Conflicting ending'</a>&nbsp;<h2>The Duffer Brothers and their Strange World</h2>Wrapping up the show, the Duffer Brothers circle back from season 1 to season 4, joining all the dots, and they have given the world the final chapter - season 5, divided into three volumes. Each part answers every question and tells everything, balancing it safely with a closure that feels close to the heart and leaves a soft smile on your face. However, the thrill and the ‘’wow'' note were missing in the first two volumes, but in the third and last part. Makers gave fans thrilling sequences. Does this mean Stranger Things has got its deserved ending? To an extent, yes.

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<h2>To obvious - it's an end!&nbsp;</h2>Season 5 came with huge expectations, and matching those, this season has fallen short on many aspects. The soul of the show has always been the riskiness that kept the audience on the edge, watching characters escaping alive from the clutches of Demogorgons, Vecna, or any other creatures. However, this season arrived with the fact that it's the end, with everything happening in a linear format, answering all the questions and doubts, and making sure that no characters die, and obviously, a big no to surprises. But they could have tried to make this ending more memorable and thrilling instead of making it so obvious. &nbsp;The last volume leans on the friendship, the bonds, the cries and the tears.<h2>What works and what doesn't</h2>&nbsp;The graph of volume 3 went from high to a sombre tone. Thankfully, it doesn't come with any dull moments, especially in the first hour. Until Vecna is killed, the whole sequence of the giant Mind Flayer and the gang fighting was a treat to watch. The scene that has Vecna being killed and how Joyce (Winona Ryder) takes her years-long fear as a mother out as she brutally hits his head with a flashback of scenes was well-crafted.&nbsp;

However, things felt a little rushed, and the battle was not that wild-wild. But it could have been made longer, eliminating the part of the graduation ceremony.&nbsp;<h2>The end of an era…</h2>The end of Netflix’s blockbuster series marks the end of an era, and it's understandable why the Duffer Brothers provided the closer that surely didn't leave a lasting impression, but a sense of satisfaction. Understand the emotions of fans who have grown with the cast of the show as well, and they ensured that all their characters are alive and happy.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jamie Campbell Bower's performance was insane, and I missed Demogorgons.&nbsp;

Stranger Things season 5 is an emotion that can only be understood by the fans, and respecting the feelings of the fandom, the Duffer Brothers have delivered a sweet goodbye.

‘’This copy contains mild spoilers'' Hawkins gang has signed off! The Duffer Brothers’ Stranger Things has waved goodbye to the world with an ending that touched the cast, fans, and everyone who has ever been connected to the show. What started with a board game of Dungeons and Dragons has, nine years down the line, concluded on the same note, in the same bunker room. Debuting in 2016, the sci-fi show became an emotion for millions of people, and respecting that, the makers delivered a goodbye that did not leave any unfinished feelings in the hearts of fans. While theories about how the show would end and which characters might die were endless, the makers played it safe. The ending was warm, teary, and satisfactory to a great extent. Stranger Things Season 5: What happens in Episode 8? The last chapter of the show, titled “The Rightside Up,” begins right where the previous episode ended, as the crew gears up to enter the Upside Down for their final crawl against Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) and the Mind Flayer. Also read: Stranger Things 5 volume 2 review: Heavy on poignant moments, but where's the thrill? The group is divided into two. Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), Kali (Linnea Berthelsen), Hopper (David Harbour), and Murray (Brett Gelman) go after Vecna to save the children from his clutches. The other group, Will (Noah Schnapp), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Nancy (Natalia Dyer), Jonathan (Charlie Heaton), Steve (Joe Keery), and others, travel to the Abyss, the Pain Tree, which is the actual world where Vecna and the Mind Flayer reside. Each group has its own battle to fight. One threat is the military, running under the guidance of Dr. Kay (Lina Hamilton). The other threat is Vecna (Henry Creel) himself and the giant Mind Flayer. In the two-hour climax episode, the Duffer Brothers attempt to answer everything about the Stranger world, from how Henry Creel became Vecna, where the Mind Flayer truly came from, what was inside the scientist’s briefcase, and what ultimately happens to the Upside Down. All the chapters are unfolding with a feeling that we are heading towards the end. Also read: Stranger Things season 5 finale garners mixed reactions: 'Conflicting ending' The Duffer Brothers and their Strange World Wrapping up the show, the Duffer Brothers circle back from season 1 to season 4, joining all the dots, and they have given the world the final chapter - season 5, divided into three volumes. Each part answers every question and tells everything, balancing it safely with a closure that feels close to the heart and leaves a soft smile on your face. However, the thrill and the ‘’wow'' note were missing in the first two volumes, but in the third and last part. Makers gave fans thrilling sequences. Does this mean Stranger Things has got its deserved ending? To an extent, yes.

Stranger Things season 5 is an emotion that can only be understood by the fans, and respecting the feelings of the fandom, the Duffer Brothers have delivered a sweet goodbye.

Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year's treat with a heartfelt farewell

2026 began with the ending of the run of Stranger Things. The show, which began in 2016 on streaming giant Netflix, ended with its fifth season. The final season was divided into three parts, and the finale episode premiered globally on New Year's Eve. Soon after it premiered, netizens took to social media to give their verdict on it. Let's delve into knowing more about it.<h2>Netizens' reaction to Stranger Things season 5 finale episode</h2>So far, many have mixed reactions to the final episode of Stranger Things season 5. Many were not happy with the ending and termed it 'very predictable', while many loved the ode it gave to the friendships, bond and all the characters played throughout. One user wrote, “I had many issues with this final season like most people, but holy shit did I love the finale. I thought it was incredible. Far from perfect, but I'm very happy with how it all ended and came together, even if they played it a bit safe. Dustin is the GOAT. #StrangerThingsS5"&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-review-duffer-brothers-give-fans-a-new-year-treat-with-a-heartfelt-farewell-1767248187544">Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year treat with a heartfelt farewell</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">I had many issues with this final season like most people but holy shit did I love the finale! I thought it was incredible. Far from perfect but I’m very happy with how it all ended and came together even if they played it a bit safe. Dustin is the GOAT. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrangerThings5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrangerThings5</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ktn6VdiqPN">pic.twitter.com/Ktn6VdiqPN</a>&mdash; Matt Taylor (@shankanizer) <a href="https://twitter.com/shankanizer/status/2006562399566827591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, “SPOILERS—The brilliance of the finale IS the conflicting reaction. I wanted a better ending for El, but that was never real. She says she hopes eventually the others understand &amp; it’s the same for the audience. I’m grieving too, but I also understand her choice. #StrangerThings5”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">SPOILERS The brilliance of the finale IS the conflicting reaction. I wanted a better ending for El, but that was never real. She says she hopes eventually the others understand &amp; it’s the same for the audience. I’m grieving too but I also understand her choice <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrangersThings5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrangersThings5</a> <a href="https://t.co/uNJgu6MytQ">pic.twitter.com/uNJgu6MytQ</a>&mdash; J🩷Stream PLAY ▶️ &amp; ๓คץђє๓ 🥀 (@monstersheerio) <a href="https://twitter.com/monstersheerio/status/2006588962480206299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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“Yikes. I’m not just disappointed because I’m a Byler. The whole Stranger Things finale was unsatisfying, cliché, and painfully corny. The lack of creativity, surprises, or complex writing choices is eye-roll worthy. This was the safest, most underwhelming ending they could’ve written,” wrote the third user.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-netflix-crashes-again-as-final-episode-premieres-1767236069448">Stranger Things season 5: Netflix crashes again as final episode premieres</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">Yikes. I’m not just disappointed cuz I’m a Byler. The whole Stranger Things finale was unsatisfying, cliche, and painfully corny. The lack of creativity, surprises, or complex writing choices is eye-roll worthy. This was the safest, most underwhelming ending they could’ve written&mdash; Reign Stormborn (@TheSpringDream) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSpringDream/status/2006566486316593483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Another X user wrote, "I thought the Stranger Things finale was…well done. Experiencing it in a packed theater was epic. The audience reactions just made it so special. And it was very cinematic. I’m still not sure if I’m happy or sad with…you know…that part of the ending."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-dnt="true" align="center">I thought the Stranger Things finale was…well done. Experiencing it in a packed theater was epic. The audience reactions just made it so special. And it was very cinematic. I’m still not sure if I’m happy or sad with…you know…that part of the ending. <a href="https://t.co/YVwao0CN9j">pic.twitter.com/YVwao0CN9j</a>&mdash; Jonathan Koan (@JonathanKoan) <a href="https://twitter.com/JonathanKoan/status/2006591556392988753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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An X user wrote, "The Stranger Things finale was average. Typical ending. Everyone ends up walking off into the sunset. No significant deaths. The bad guy dies, and the final battle was way too short. The good guys won way too easily. Tons of questions need answers as well. Episode 6/10. Series 7/10."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Stranger things finale was average. Typical ending. Everyone ends up walking off into the sunset. No significant deaths. Bad guy dies and the final battle was way too short. Good guys won way too easy. Tons of questions need answers as well. Episode 6/10 Series 7/10&mdash; Beezy (@itsyaaboiii) <a href="https://twitter.com/itsyaaboiii/status/2006568407517569476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Stranger Things season 5: Ratings, cast, plot and more</h2>As per the report of Variety, on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes, the audience rating for the three episodes shockingly dropped from the 70s to 56%, a steep decline compared to the show’s previous seasons. The review bombing occurred as the series gears up for the final episode of one of Netflix’s most beloved original shows. Previous seasons of the show consistently received scores above 86%. Season 4 holds a Popcorn meter score of 89%, Season 3 stands at 86%, Season 2 at 90%, and Season 1 at an impressive 96%.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/tron-ares-ott-when-and-where-can-you-watch-jared-leto-sci-fi-starrer-1767239735402">Tron Ares OTT: When and Where can you watch Jared Leto sci-fi starrer?</a>&nbsp;Did Noah Schnapp's character Will Byers coming out to his friends affect the viewers? Well, reports and reactions on social media suggest so, as many were not impressed with it. In volume 2, Chapter 7, titled 'The Bridge', showcased the particular scene, and many felt the declaration of the sexuality in between the fight was irrelevant. Moreover, Elon Musk too found it unnecessary and forced on audiences.&nbsp;Stranger Things season 5 was released on the streaming giant Netflix. The season consists of eight episodes released in three volumes. The first volume premiered on November 26 and in India on November 27. The second volume was released in India on December 26 at 6:30 am, while the finale was released on New Year's Eve. The show follows the events after the fourth season in 1987, in which the group seeks to find and kill Vecna when a rift appears throughout Hawkins.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ador-sues-ex-newjeans-member-danielle-for-31-million-here-s-what-we-know-1767233361275">ADOR sues ex-NewJeans member Danielle for $31 million? Here's what we know</a>&nbsp;The cast reprising their roles are Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono, and Jamie Campbell Bower. Joe Chrest and Amybeth McNulty, among others. While Linda Hamilton, Jake Connelly, and Nell Fisher are the newcomers to this current season.

Stranger Things season 5 finale came to an end with the eighth episode, which was released today. But what views do netizens have about the final episode? Read to know more about it. 

2026 began with the ending of the run of Stranger Things. The show, which began in 2016 on streaming giant Netflix, ended with its fifth season. The final season was divided into three parts, and the finale episode premiered globally on New Year's Eve. Soon after it premiered, netizens took to social media to give their verdict on it. Let's delve into knowing more about it. Netizens' reaction to Stranger Things season 5 finale episode So far, many have mixed reactions to the final episode of Stranger Things season 5. Many were not happy with the ending and termed it 'very predictable', while many loved the ode it gave to the friendships, bond and all the characters played throughout. One user wrote, “I had many issues with this final season like most people, but holy shit did I love the finale. I thought it was incredible. Far from perfect, but I'm very happy with how it all ended and came together, even if they played it a bit safe. Dustin is the GOAT. #StrangerThingsS5" Also Read: Stranger Things season 5 review: Duffer Brothers give fans a New Year treat with a heartfelt farewell

Stranger Things season 5 finale came to an end with the eighth episode, which was released today. But what views do netizens have about the final episode? Read to know more about it.&nbsp;

Stranger Things season 5 finale X review: Final episode garners mixed reactions, netizens say 'The brilliance is the conflicting ending'

Sci-fi action film Tron: Ares, the third installment in the Tron series, was released in 2025 and will soon be making its digital debut this month. The latest installment also stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith and Jeff Bridges, among others. Let's delve in to know more about when and where the show will premiere online.<h2>Which OTT platform and when Tron: Ares will premiere?</h2>Streaming platform Disney took to social media platforms to announce the premiere of the film. The sci-fi thriller was released in cinemas on October 10, 2025. On Instagram, along with the clip from the film, the caption read, “The future is here. Watch Tron: Ares on Disney+, streaming January 7.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/rs-90-crore-in-loss-how-much-loss-did-dhurandhar-suffer-due-to-the-ban-in-middle-east-1767184259468">How much loss did Dhurandhar suffer due to the ban in Middle East?</a>

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Soon after it was announced, fans flooded the comment section. One user wrote, “Let's go!” A wonderful movie! Hopefully we get Tron 4!" Another user wrote, "Great movie, amazing." “Amazing movie. “Make a sequel, please,” wrote the third user.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/elon-musk-calls-will-s-coming-out-scene-in-stranger-things-season-5-unnecessary-fans-jump-in-to-defend-the-show-1767190490327">Elon Musk calls Will’s coming out scene in Stranger Things ‘unnecessary’</a><h2>All about Tron: Ares</h2>Directed by Joachim Rønning and with a screenplay by Jesse Wigutow, it is a story which was conceived by Wigutow and David DiGilio. It tells the story of a highly sophisticated programme, Ares, who leaves the digital world for a dangerous mission in the real world after mankind encounters AI beings for the first time. In the film, Jared Leto played the role of Ares, a super-intelligent woman created by Julian Dillinger.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-pays-a-warm-tribute-to-his-friend-idol-dharmendra-on-kbc-1767180887384">Amitabh Bachchan pays a warm tribute to his ‘friend, idol’ Dharmendra on KBC</a>&nbsp;Tron: Ares premiered in Los Angeles on October 6, 2025, and went into general release on October 10. Tyler Nelson serves as the editor. The film's visual effects were provided by Industrial Light &amp; Magic (ILM), Distillery VFX, Image Engine, Lola VFX, GMUNK, OPSIS and Imaginary Forces, with David Seager serving as the film's visual effects supervisor.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-s-2025-wrap-met-gala-debut-baby-saraayah-and-that-bikini-shot-1767180915669">Kiara Advani's 2025 wrap! Met Gala debut, baby Saraayah, and that bikini shot</a>&nbsp;Tron: Ares marks the first film in the Tron series to be given a PG-13 rating by the Motion Picture Association, after its predecessors were rated PG. It was released in theatres, including in RealD 3D, 4DX, ScreenX, Dolby Cinema, and IMAX.

Jared Leto's sci-fi starrer Tron: Ares will be finally making its debut on an OTT platform. Read to know when and where you can watch it. 

Sci-fi action film Tron: Ares, the third installment in the Tron series, was released in 2025 and will soon be making its digital debut this month. The latest installment also stars Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith and Jeff Bridges, among others. Let's delve in to know more about when and where the show will premiere online. Which OTT platform and when Tron: Ares will premiere? Streaming platform Disney took to social media platforms to announce the premiere of the film. The sci-fi thriller was released in cinemas on October 10, 2025. On Instagram, along with the clip from the film, the caption read, “The future is here. Watch Tron: Ares on Disney+, streaming January 7.” Also Read: How much loss did Dhurandhar suffer due to the ban in Middle East?

Jared Leto's sci-fi starrer Tron: Ares will be finally making its debut on an OTT platform. Read to know when and where you can watch it.&nbsp;

Tron Ares OTT: When and Where can you watch Jared Leto sci-fi starrer?

Sci-fi thriller show Stranger Things season 5 finale finally premiered today across the world on New Year's Eve. But it seems like the streaming giant Netflix crashed briefly, which was due to the influx of fans logging on to watch the highly anticipated episode titled "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up".<h2>Netflix crashes as Stranger Things season 5 finale premieres; netizens' reaction</h2>Soon after it premiered on the streaming giant, some viewers attempted to log in but were met with a message, "Something went wrong. Sorry, we're having trouble with your request. You'll find lots to explore on the home page."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/elon-musk-calls-will-s-coming-out-scene-in-stranger-things-season-5-unnecessary-fans-jump-in-to-defend-the-show-1767190490327">Elon Musk calls Will’s coming out scene in Stranger Things ‘unnecessary’</a>&nbsp;Netizens took to X to share their reaction. One user wrote, "My Netflix has crashed twice already three minutes into the Stranger Things finale."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">my netflix has crashed twice already three mins into the stranger things finale <a href="https://t.co/GST1tSxdzr">pic.twitter.com/GST1tSxdzr</a>&mdash; la 🖤☕️ (@shutupla3) <a href="https://twitter.com/shutupla3/status/2006533145206862059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Another user wrote, "It seems Netflix has crashed due to the Stranger Things finale."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/amitabh-bachchan-pays-a-warm-tribute-to-his-friend-idol-dharmendra-on-kbc-1767180887384">Amitabh Bachchan pays a warm tribute to his ‘friend, idol’ Dharmendra on KBC</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It seems Netflix has crashed due to the Stranger Things Finale! <a href="https://t.co/64h65TlHTm">pic.twitter.com/64h65TlHTm</a>&mdash; Danny 🔜 Japan (@hyperdude53) <a href="https://twitter.com/hyperdude53/status/2006532049717649909?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"It looks like Netflix has crashed following the release of the last episode of Stranger Things season 5", wrote the third user.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">It looks like Netflix has crashed following the release of the last episode ‘Stranger Things’ season 5! <a href="https://t.co/6FKO46z8rk">pic.twitter.com/6FKO46z8rk</a>&mdash; Lucas Sanders 👊🏽🔥🇺🇸 (@LucasSa56947288) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasSa56947288/status/2006532348708536488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>All about Stranger Things season 5</h2>The fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which consists of eight episodes, was released in three parts. The first two volumes premiered on November 26 and December 25, 2025, with the finale released on New Year's Eve.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-s-2025-wrap-met-gala-debut-baby-saraayah-and-that-bikini-shot-1767180915669">Kiara Advani's 2025 wrap! Met Gala debut, baby Saraayah, and that bikini shot</a>&nbsp;The show follows the events after the fourth season in 1987, in which the group seeks to find and kill Vecna when a rift appears throughout Hawkins.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-nayanthara-weilds-a-gun-looks-firece-as-her-first-look-from-the-film-is-unveiled-1767171328718">Toxic: Nayanthara weilds a gun, looks fierce as her first look is unveiled</a>&nbsp;Produced by the show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. The final season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Brett Gelman, among others.&nbsp;

Stranger Things season 5 finale was released today, much to the excitement of fans. However, with this streaming giant, Netflix crashed. Read to know more details. 

Sci-fi thriller show Stranger Things season 5 finale finally premiered today across the world on New Year's Eve. But it seems like the streaming giant Netflix crashed briefly, which was due to the influx of fans logging on to watch the highly anticipated episode titled "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up". Netflix crashes as Stranger Things season 5 finale premieres; netizens' reaction Soon after it premiered on the streaming giant, some viewers attempted to log in but were met with a message, "Something went wrong. Sorry, we're having trouble with your request. You'll find lots to explore on the home page." Also Read: Elon Musk calls Will’s coming out scene in Stranger Things ‘unnecessary’ Netizens took to X to share their reaction. One user wrote, "My Netflix has crashed twice already three minutes into the Stranger Things finale."

Stranger Things season 5 finale was released today, much to the excitement of fans. However, with this streaming giant, Netflix crashed. Read to know more details.&nbsp;

Stranger Things season 5: Netflix crashes again as final episode premieres

Netflix’s Stranger Things is set in the 1980s, but fans recently noticed a character wearing clothing from a brand that did not exist at the time. This sparked questions among viewers after eagle-eyed fans spotted a modern fashion logo on Holly Wheeler’s outfit in season five, Volume Two.&nbsp;After sharp-eyed viewers pointed out the apparent editing mistake, the makers seem to have quietly corrected it. However, this was not the first editing error fans have noticed in the show.<h2>‘Stranger Things’ fixes editing error</h2>During a tense sequence in episode seven of season five, titled “The Bridge,” Holly Wheeler (played by Nell Fisher) is shown trying to escape Vecna’s control while removing the veins covering her. While watching closely, fans noticed the logo of a sportswear brand on the sleeve of her outfit. &nbsp;The series is set in 1988, and the brand visible on Wheeler’s shirt had not yet been founded at that time. &nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/stranger-things-5-final-trailer-unveiled-a-day-before-the-series-finale-1767126720447">Stranger Things 5 final trailer unveiled a day before the series finale</a> Eagle-eyed fans spotted the logo of Under Armour and began discussing the error online.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Holly wearing Under Armour in season five of <a href="https://twitter.com/Stranger_Things?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Stranger_Things</a> is more unsettling than Vecna. 😭😭😭 Did she tear through the fabric of space and time and go into the future?! I’m mostly joking but need clarity.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrangerThings5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrangerThings5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrangerThings5vol2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrangerThings5vol2</a> <a href="https://t.co/YHC7o0Ihxc">pic.twitter.com/YHC7o0Ihxc</a>&mdash; Ashley (@scar1etbeg0nias) <a href="https://twitter.com/scar1etbeg0nias/status/2004986914559201624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;“Holly wearing Under Armour in season five is more unsettling than Vecna.” one user on Reddit wrote as they raised the blink and miss out moment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another fan wrote,''Wait a minute... Holly is wearing Under Armour in 1987?? Brand invented in 1996??''&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-ratings-go-upside-down-after-volume-2-release-what-s-the-reason-1767080454422">Stranger Things’ season 5 ratings go 'upside down' after volume 2 release: What's the reason?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">They edited out the Under Armour logo on Holly&#39;s sleeve. <a href="https://t.co/JBYfUutCxq">pic.twitter.com/JBYfUutCxq</a>&mdash; Mattferatu ⚰️🐀🕯 (@JPAdventurer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JPAdventurer/status/2006180599900352873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Soon after, the makers appeared to take notice and correct the mistake. Sharing a screenshot of the updated version, an X user wrote

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Wait a minute... Holly is wearing Under Armour in 1987?? Brand invented in 1996?? 🧐 Duffers pulling a Game of Thrones Starbucks cup 2.0. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24UAA&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$UAA</a> stock to jump up. I am buying on hype. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrangerThings5?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrangerThings5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/underarmour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#underarmour</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StrangerThings?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StrangerThings</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Holly?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Holly</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UpsideDown?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UpsideDown</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/dufferbrothers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#dufferbrothers</a> <a href="https://t.co/LNOYOHfUZc">pic.twitter.com/LNOYOHfUZc</a>&mdash; Arpit Agarwal (@ArpitAgar_Aurum) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArpitAgar_Aurum/status/2004539129938485439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Sharing a screengrab of the new edited version, an X user wrote,''They edited out the Under Armour logo on Holly's sleeve.'' This is not the first editing or production goof-up that fans have noticed in this season. Earlier fans saw a neon tape marking in a forest scene with Will and Robin. The marking that was meant for the actors was clearly visible. However, like the fashion logo, this mistake was cleared as well. &nbsp;<h2>More about the Stranger Things final episode</h2>The Stranger Things series is concluding its run on New Year’s Eve. Titled “The Rightside Up,” the two-hour-long finale will premiere on December 31 on Netflix and in select theatres. In India, it will premiere on the morning of 1st January.&nbsp;

Stranger Things is coming to an end, and expectations are sky-high for the final that will premiere on  New Year's Eve. In India, the viewers will watch it on January 1. 

Netflix’s Stranger Things is set in the 1980s, but fans recently noticed a character wearing clothing from a brand that did not exist at the time. This sparked questions among viewers after eagle-eyed fans spotted a modern fashion logo on Holly Wheeler’s outfit in season five, Volume Two. After sharp-eyed viewers pointed out the apparent editing mistake, the makers seem to have quietly corrected it. However, this was not the first editing error fans have noticed in the show. ‘Stranger Things’ fixes editing error During a tense sequence in episode seven of season five, titled “The Bridge,” Holly Wheeler (played by Nell Fisher) is shown trying to escape Vecna’s control while removing the veins covering her. While watching closely, fans noticed the logo of a sportswear brand on the sleeve of her outfit. The series is set in 1988, and the brand visible on Wheeler’s shirt had not yet been founded at that time. Also read: Stranger Things 5 final trailer unveiled a day before the series finale Eagle-eyed fans spotted the logo of Under Armour and began discussing the error online.

Stranger Things is coming to an end, and expectations are sky-high for the final that will premiere on &nbsp;New Year's Eve. In India, the viewers will watch it on January 1.&nbsp;

Edit done!  Stranger Things makers correct glaring wardrobe blunder in Holly Wheeler's Vecna scene

American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr is no more. The actor, who played a corrupt politician on hit HBO crime drama The Wire, died at age 71 on Tuesday (Dec 30) in New York after battling a short illness. The veteran actor was known for his roles in Veep and several movies helmed by Oscar-winning director Spike Lee films.&nbsp;In a statement, the actor's manager said."It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr. If you knew him -- you loved him. A brilliant actor and even better person," manager Brian Liebman wrote on social media.&nbsp;Whitlock delighted audiences as slimy politician Clay Davis on action-packed drama "The Wire," based on former journalist David Simon's gritty tales from the seedy underbelly of drug-trafficking and criminal politicking in Baltimore, Maryland.&nbsp;<h2>American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr dies: Tributes pour in&nbsp;</h2>Writers on the show leaned into his character's catchphrase, a drawn-out pronunciation of the word "shit" that lasted several syllables -- "sheeeee-it."&nbsp;On Tuesday, Simon posted an image of Whitlock, smiling with gentle eyes, in honor of the actor's passing.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">the funniest crash-out in television history RIP Isiah Whitlock Jr. <a href="https://t.co/Cfzx6zTxsp">pic.twitter.com/Cfzx6zTxsp</a>&mdash; Alexander K Lee (@AlexanderKLee) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexanderKLee/status/2006133569618329620?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

With more than 125 acting credits to his name, Whitlock's career spanned decades and includes roles in many Spike Lee films, including "She Hate Me," "25th Hour," "Red Hook Summer," "Chi-Raq," "BlacKkKlansman" and “Da 5 Bloods.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Isiah Whitlock Jr. will forever (and rightfully so) be associated with The Wire, but I also adored the episode of Atlanta where he gets pressured into buying a fedora. A true icon on and off the screen <a href="https://t.co/sLYPQLklLy">pic.twitter.com/sLYPQLklLy</a>&mdash; Anthony (@AnAntLife) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnAntLife/status/2006138566158541132?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Lee took to social media to share a photo of himself holding hands with Whitlock, calling him "My Dear Beloved Brother."&nbsp;Whitlock's other memorable turns include his role as the US Secretary of Defense on the satire TV comedy series "Veep," which parodies the workplace environment of politicians in Washington.&nbsp;In one of his earliest film roles, Whitlock appeared in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas," as a doctor who provided mobster Henry Hill with valium.&nbsp;His deep baritone voice was in animated movies and TV shows, including Pixar's "Lightyear" and "Cars 3."&nbsp;Born in the midwestern state of Indiana as a middle child in a family of 10, Whitlock's father was a steel mill worker.&nbsp;A graduate of Southwest State University, he studied drama at San Francisco's American Conservatory Theater.

Whitlock delighted audiences as slimy politician Clay Davis on action-packed drama "The Wire," based on former journalist David Simon's gritty tales from the seedy underbelly of drug-trafficking and criminal politicking in Baltimore, Maryland.

American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr is no more. The actor, who played a corrupt politician on hit HBO crime drama The Wire, died at age 71 on Tuesday (Dec 30) in New York after battling a short illness. The veteran actor was known for his roles in Veep and several movies helmed by Oscar-winning director Spike Lee films. In a statement, the actor's manager said."It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr. If you knew him -- you loved him. A brilliant actor and even better person," manager Brian Liebman wrote on social media. Whitlock delighted audiences as slimy politician Clay Davis on action-packed drama "The Wire," based on former journalist David Simon's gritty tales from the seedy underbelly of drug-trafficking and criminal politicking in Baltimore, Maryland. American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr dies: Tributes pour in Writers on the show leaned into his character's catchphrase, a drawn-out pronunciation of the word "shit" that lasted several syllables -- "sheeeee-it." On Tuesday, Simon posted an image of Whitlock, smiling with gentle eyes, in honor of the actor's passing.

Whitlock delighted audiences as slimy politician Clay Davis on action-packed drama "The Wire," based on former journalist David Simon's gritty tales from the seedy underbelly of drug-trafficking and criminal politicking in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Wire actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies at 71, tributes pour in

Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase continues to decline every offer of help he has received. The 36-year-old actor has been making headlines after a video of him living on the streets went viral.&nbsp;Days after it was reported that Tylor had been sent to a rehab centre, the police chief shared that he had refused all help.<h2>Tylor Chase has declined to accept any help: Police</h2>In response to speculation addressing the efforts made to help the homeless star, police officials said that he has refused assistance.&nbsp;“What we’re seeing play out with Tylor is, unfortunately, something we see every day, not just in Riverside, but across California,” Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez told PEOPLE.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ex-nickelodeon-actor-tylor-chase-is-back-on-streets-again-fans-offer-help-1766645771674">Ex-Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase is back on streets again, fans offer help</a>&nbsp;The former child actor has been struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. Speaking on the disturbing videos of the former actor circulating, the actor said, “From the videos circulating online, it’s clear he is struggling with substance abuse and untreated mental illness. The challenge is that our current mental health system is largely built around personal choice. Even when someone is clearly in crisis, they must voluntarily accept services unless very specific legal thresholds are met.”&nbsp;The police officer also revealed that long before the actor's video went viral, &nbsp;the teams had been in frequent contact with Tylor, and he had been repeatedly offered services.''He has come very close to accepting help, but ultimately that final step must be made by the individual, and at this point he has declined those services,” he said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/avengers-doomsday-new-teaser-chris-hemsworth-is-back-as-thor-to-save-the-world-for-his-daughter-1767149287560">Avengers: Doomsday Teaser new teaser: Chris Hemsworth is back as Thor!</a><h2>Why are the authorities not taking the actor into custody?</h2>Addressing suggestions that police should take the former child actor into custody on charges of drug possession or being under the influence, officials explained that these are ‘’misdemeanour offences in California'' and would not keep him behind bars for long.&nbsp;“Those charges are considered non-violent, and due to a federal court order addressing jail overcrowding in Riverside County, individuals are often released quickly without access to treatment, placing them right back where they started,” he said before adding, ''It’s a frustrating and heartbreaking cycle that highlights the broader gaps in how we, as a society, address mental health, addiction, and homelessness,” the officer shared<h2>Tylor Chase received help from co-actors</h2>Tylor, best known for his role as Martin Qwerly on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, got the help from his co-actors Daniel Curtis Lee and Devon Werkheiser. However, a few days later, he was again spotted on the streets.&nbsp;

The former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase became the talk of the internet after his videos of him roaming on the streets in disturbing situations went viral. 

Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase continues to decline every offer of help he has received. The 36-year-old actor has been making headlines after a video of him living on the streets went viral. Days after it was reported that Tylor had been sent to a rehab centre, the police chief shared that he had refused all help. Tylor Chase has declined to accept any help: Police In response to speculation addressing the efforts made to help the homeless star, police officials said that he has refused assistance. “What we’re seeing play out with Tylor is, unfortunately, something we see every day, not just in Riverside, but across California,” Riverside Police Chief Larry Gonzalez told PEOPLE. Also read: Ex-Nickelodeon actor Tylor Chase is back on streets again, fans offer help The former child actor has been struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. Speaking on the disturbing videos of the former actor circulating, the actor said, “From the videos circulating online, it’s clear he is struggling with substance abuse and untreated mental illness. The challenge is that our current mental health system is largely built around personal choice. Even when someone is clearly in crisis, they must voluntarily accept services unless very specific legal thresholds are met.” The police officer also revealed that long before the actor's video went viral, the teams had been in frequent contact with Tylor, and he had been repeatedly offered services. ''He has come very close to accepting help, but ultimately that final step must be made by the individual, and at this point he has declined those services,” he said. Also read: Avengers: Doomsday Teaser new teaser: Chris Hemsworth is back as Thor! Why are the authorities not taking the actor into custody? Addressing suggestions that police should take the former child actor into custody on charges of drug possession or being under the influence, officials explained that these are ‘’misdemeanour offences in California'' and would not keep him behind bars for long. “Those charges are considered non-violent, and due to a federal court order addressing jail overcrowding in Riverside County, individuals are often released quickly without access to treatment, placing them right back where they started,” he said before adding, ''It’s a frustrating and heartbreaking cycle that highlights the broader gaps in how we, as a society, address mental health, addiction, and homelessness,” the officer shared Tylor Chase received help from co-actors Tylor, best known for his role as Martin Qwerly on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, got the help from his co-actors Daniel Curtis Lee and Devon Werkheiser. However, a few days later, he was again spotted on the streets.

The former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase became the talk of the internet after his videos of him roaming on the streets in disturbing situations went viral.&nbsp;

Tylor Chase rejects aid, police explain why they can't keep him in custody

The God of Thunder is back! As this year is set to wrap up, Marvel is making sure to end it on a high note. On Dec 30, the makers of Avengers: Doomsday released the trailer for the forthcoming movie, and it features none other than Chris Hemsworth as Thor.&nbsp;The new trailer of the Avengers' next much-awaited film comes after it was revealed that Chris Evans is set to return to the MCU world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>Avengers: Doomsday new Teaser: Chris Hemsworth is back as Thor&nbsp;</h2>The Avengers are reassembling for another battle, and this time they will be fighting against Robert Downey Jr's Victor von Doom.&nbsp;&nbsp;The spotlight of this new teaser is Thor, who can be seen speaking to his dad, Odin. As he prepares for another battle, and this time, it's for his daughter, Love, played by Hemsworth's real-life daughter, India Rose. This character was first introduced in 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-odyssey-to-avengers-doomsday-9-most-awaited-hollywood-releases-of-2026-1767084382815">The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday- 9 most-awaited Hollywood releases of 2026</a>&nbsp;The teaser shows the superhero with his daughter, then he's praying to his late father for his safe return after he battles, presumably with Doctor Doom&nbsp;&nbsp;“Father, all my life, I have answered every call to honor, duty, to war. But now fate has given me something I never sought: a child, a life untouched by the storm,” he says.

The official teaser release comes after the footage got leaked on the social media from preview screenings.&nbsp;The &nbsp;Thor teaser comes after the MCU confirmed the return of &nbsp;Steve Rogers/Captain America, played by Chris Evans. In the teaser dropped earlier, the superhero is living a peaceful life as a married man and a responsible father.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/captain-america-is-back-chris-evans-returns-as-steve-rogers-in-avengers-doomsday-watch-teaser-1766501074085">Captain America is back! Chris Evans returns as Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday | Watch teaser</a><h2>Cast of Avengers Doomsday</h2>Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, the movie brings back Robert Downey Jr as a Marvel villain, Victor von Doom.&nbsp;The cast also features Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Kelsey Grammer, Lewis Pullman, Danny Ramirez, Joseph Quinn, David Harbour, Winston Duke, &nbsp;Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hiddleston, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Channing Tatum, and Pedro Pascal.&nbsp;Avengers: Doomsday&nbsp;is set to be released in theaters 18 Dec 2026.

Marvel Studios has shared the first teailer for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. The movie will have Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Robert Downey Jr., who earlier played Tony Stark/Iron Man  will return and play a new role of a Marvel villain Victor von Doom.

The God of Thunder is back! As this year is set to wrap up, Marvel is making sure to end it on a high note. On Dec 30, the makers of Avengers: Doomsday released the trailer for the forthcoming movie, and it features none other than Chris Hemsworth as Thor. The new trailer of the Avengers' next much-awaited film comes after it was revealed that Chris Evans is set to return to the MCU world. Avengers: Doomsday new Teaser: Chris Hemsworth is back as Thor The Avengers are reassembling for another battle, and this time they will be fighting against Robert Downey Jr's Victor von Doom. The spotlight of this new teaser is Thor, who can be seen speaking to his dad, Odin. As he prepares for another battle, and this time, it's for his daughter, Love, played by Hemsworth's real-life daughter, India Rose. This character was first introduced in 2022's Thor: Love and Thunder. Also read: The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday- 9 most-awaited Hollywood releases of 2026 The teaser shows the superhero with his daughter, then he's praying to his late father for his safe return after he battles, presumably with Doctor Doom “Father, all my life, I have answered every call to honor, duty, to war. But now fate has given me something I never sought: a child, a life untouched by the storm,” he says.

Marvel Studios has shared the first trailer for the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. The movie will have Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Robert Downey Jr., who earlier played Tony Stark/Iron Man will return and play a new role of a Marvel villain, Victor von Doom.

Avengers: Doomsday new Teaser: Chris Hemsworth is back as Thor to save the world for his daughter

After Netflix's documentary on Sean “Diddy” Combs, his sons Justin and Christian Combs have announced a documentary series about their perspective in the aftermath of their father’s high-profile federal trial. It is set to premiere on the Zeus Network in 2026, and the trailer has been released on their social media.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/taylor-swift-and-fiance-travis-kelce-surprise-stadium-staff-with-this-much-cash-for-working-on-christmas-1767093008008">Taylor Swift surprises stadium staff with cash for working on Christmas</a><h2>About the trailer</h2>The trailer was shared on Sunday, and the clip features Justin and Christian, who are watching television news coverage from outside the courthouse where Combs' trial took place. Then headlines about the rap mogul flash across the screen. It ends with Justin picking up a phone call from the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix in New Jersey, where his father is incarcerated at the moment.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/what-s-in-diddy-s-new-year-s-feast-in-jail-baked-fish-pasta-and-hamburgers-on-the-menu-1767086525002">What Sean Diddy will be served in jail on New Year's: Baked Fish to hamburgers</a>&nbsp;

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Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-odyssey-to-avengers-doomsday-9-most-awaited-hollywood-releases-of-2026-1767084382815">The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday- 9 most-awaited Hollywood releases of 2026</a>&nbsp;According to Variety, both the sons of Combs were present throughout his trial, which happened earlier this year, and publicly stood by him. Reportedly, Justin also visited him at the prison on Christmas.<h2>About Combs' trial</h2>Sean Combs is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence, with his legal team continuously contesting the conviction. As per reports, a couple of days before Christmas, they filed an appeal. His attorney, Alexandra A.E. Shapiro, claimed that the sentence was excessive and that the judge exceeded the jury’s findings while delivering the ruling.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-ratings-go-upside-down-after-volume-2-release-what-s-the-reason-1767080454422">Stranger Things’ S5 ratings go 'upside down': What's the reason?</a><h2>About the upcoming docuseries</h2>The Zeus docuseries comes after the release of Netflix’s four-part documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which explores the music mogul’s life and career through the eyes of former collaborators and associates. It is produced by rapper 50 Cent, and reportedly included footage shot just days before Combs’ arrest in September 2024.&nbsp;Combs was arrested on charges related to sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering, and his high-profile trial that took place earlier this year ended with a split verdict.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sean “Diddy” Combs' sons Justin and Christian Combs have planned to release a documentary series about their perspective in the aftermath of their father’s high-profile federal trial. It is set to premiere in 2026. 

After Netflix's documentary on Sean “Diddy” Combs, his sons Justin and Christian Combs have announced a documentary series about their perspective in the aftermath of their father’s high-profile federal trial. It is set to premiere on the Zeus Network in 2026, and the trailer has been released on their social media. Also Read: Taylor Swift surprises stadium staff with cash for working on Christmas About the trailer The trailer was shared on Sunday, and the clip features Justin and Christian, who are watching television news coverage from outside the courthouse where Combs' trial took place. Then headlines about the rap mogul flash across the screen. It ends with Justin picking up a phone call from the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix in New Jersey, where his father is incarcerated at the moment. Also Read: What Sean Diddy will be served in jail on New Year's: Baked Fish to hamburgers

Sean “Diddy” Combs' sons Justin and Christian Combs have planned to release a documentary series about their perspective in the aftermath of their father’s high-profile federal trial. It is set to premiere in 2026.&nbsp;

Sean Diddy Combs' sons to release docuseries after rap mogul’s high-profile federal trial

Popstar Taylor Swift brought Christmas cheer to several people at the Arrowhead Stadium on December 25. She attended a Kansas City Chiefs game to support her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and personally surprised stadium employees who were working on the holiday.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/what-s-in-diddy-s-new-year-s-feast-in-jail-baked-fish-pasta-and-hamburgers-on-the-menu-1767086525002">What Sean Diddy will be served in jail on New Year's: Baked Fish to hamburgers</a><h2>Taylor Swift handed out cash</h2>The singer personally handed out USD 600 in cash to several staff members as a present for staying at work during the festival. According to E News, one of the recipients, Robyn Gentry, shared her experience on social media, revealing how Swift and Kelce walked around the stadium after the game, and thanked the staff for being on duty. “Thank you so much for working on Christmas. Please take this - Merry Christmas,” Swift said while handing the cash. "My mind just froze. I immediately started crying."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-odyssey-to-avengers-doomsday-9-most-awaited-hollywood-releases-of-2026-1767084382815">The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday- 9 most-awaited Hollywood releases of 2026</a>&nbsp;Gentry called both Swift and Kelce "beautifully kind people," and concluded with "Merry Christmas and happy birthday to me." The post quickly went viral, with fans applauding Swift's generosity and humility.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-ratings-go-upside-down-after-volume-2-release-what-s-the-reason-1767080454422">Stranger Things’ S5 ratings go 'upside down': What's the reason?</a><h2>Swift's generous contribution</h2>Apart from spreading happiness at the stadium, the popstar also extended holiday goodwill to other families. She donated USD 1 million to Feeding America before Christmas to help people facing food insecurity, as well as USD 1 million to the American Heart Association. She also contributed to the Recording Academy’s MusiCares program and showed support for the Academy of Country Music’s ACM Lifting Lives initiative.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/beyonc-is-now-a-billionaire-how-touring-became-her-most-valuable-asset-1767065438560">Beyoncé is now a Billionaire! How touring became her most valuable asset</a>&nbsp;Swift is equally known for taking good care of those who work with her. It is said that during her 21-month-long Eras Tour, the singer reportedly gave USD 197 million in bonuses to her crew. Talking about the gesture in her docuseries The End of an Era, she said, "It feels like Christmas morning when you finally get to say thank you." &nbsp;

Taylor Swift made Christmas better for the staff of Arrowhead Stadium who were on duty on December 25. While attending a Kansas City Chiefs game, the pop icon handed out cash and thanked them for working on the festival.

Popstar Taylor Swift brought Christmas cheer to several people at the Arrowhead Stadium on December 25. She attended a Kansas City Chiefs game to support her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and personally surprised stadium employees who were working on the holiday. Also Read: What Sean Diddy will be served in jail on New Year's: Baked Fish to hamburgers Taylor Swift handed out cash The singer personally handed out USD 600 in cash to several staff members as a present for staying at work during the festival. According to E News, one of the recipients, Robyn Gentry, shared her experience on social media, revealing how Swift and Kelce walked around the stadium after the game, and thanked the staff for being on duty. “Thank you so much for working on Christmas. Please take this - Merry Christmas,” Swift said while handing the cash. "My mind just froze. I immediately started crying." Also Read: The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday- 9 most-awaited Hollywood releases of 2026 Gentry called both Swift and Kelce "beautifully kind people," and concluded with "Merry Christmas and happy birthday to me." The post quickly went viral, with fans applauding Swift's generosity and humility. Also Read: Stranger Things’ S5 ratings go 'upside down': What's the reason? Swift's generous contribution Apart from spreading happiness at the stadium, the popstar also extended holiday goodwill to other families. She donated USD 1 million to Feeding America before Christmas to help people facing food insecurity, as well as USD 1 million to the American Heart Association. She also contributed to the Recording Academy’s MusiCares program and showed support for the Academy of Country Music’s ACM Lifting Lives initiative. Also Read: Beyoncé is now a Billionaire! How touring became her most valuable asset Swift is equally known for taking good care of those who work with her. It is said that during her 21-month-long Eras Tour, the singer reportedly gave USD 197 million in bonuses to her crew. Talking about the gesture in her docuseries The End of an Era, she said, "It feels like Christmas morning when you finally get to say thank you."

Taylor Swift made Christmas better for the staff of Arrowhead Stadium who were on duty on December 25. While attending a Kansas City Chiefs game, the pop icon handed out cash and thanked them for working on the festival.

Taylor Swift and fiance Travis Kelce surprise stadium staff with THIS much cash for working on Christmas

This is the second holiday season that disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs will be spending behind bars. However, the prison is different this time. The American rapper is serving a 50-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey after being convicted of prostitution-related charges.&nbsp;The rapper will be welcoming the year 2025 behind bars, eating prison food. However, the meals will be protein-packed.&nbsp;<h2>What Sean-Diddy Combs will be eating on New Year's Eve?</h2>Sean “Diddy” Combs will welcome the New Year with his fellow inmates and a range of food options. According to a prison spokesperson at Fort Dix who spoke to Page Six, lunch on New Year’s Eve will include hamburgers with lettuce, tomatoes and onions, or a black bean burger as a vegetarian option, served with either fries or a baked potato.For the 31 Dec night, the rapper will be served a pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs, accompanied by a garden salad and garlic bread.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-odyssey-to-avengers-doomsday-9-most-awaited-hollywood-releases-of-2026-1767084382815">The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday- 9 most-awaited Hollywood releases of 2026</a>&nbsp;On the New Year's Day first meal, the inmates may get a treat as they get baked fish, grilled beef or a tofu lo mein. With this, they will be given several side options such as steamed broccoli, kidney beans or a baked potato.&nbsp;On the sweet side, they will have fruit or a “holiday dessert.” &nbsp;&nbsp;However, the New Year's Day dinner will be a little simpler, consisting of sandwiches with either deli meat and sliced cheese or peanut butter and jelly. This will be served with potato chips, whole wheat bread and more fruit will also be available. A dessert will also be served.&nbsp;This is not the first time the rapper has enjoyed a holiday season meal at the prison. On Thanksgiving, it was reported that a New Jersey prison organised a feast.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/stranger-things-season-5-ratings-go-upside-down-after-volume-2-release-what-s-the-reason-1767080454422">Stranger Things’ S5 ratings go 'upside down': What's the reason?</a>&nbsp;The food that was served to Sean and other prisoners was: Turkey roast, soy chicken, vegetable corn bread stuffing, baked sweet potato, mashed potatoes, corn, chicken, gravy, and whole wheat bread.&nbsp;Combs also did a good deed and distributed the items to inmates that he purchased from the commissary. In &nbsp;a statement to TMZ, the rapper said Thanksgiving is “about making sure other people eat.”

Disgraced music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is behind bars after he was found guilty of lesser charges, but he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.  The American rapper is serving a 50-month sentence. 

This is the second holiday season that disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs will be spending behind bars. However, the prison is different this time. The American rapper is serving a 50-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey after being convicted of prostitution-related charges. The rapper will be welcoming the year 2025 behind bars, eating prison food. However, the meals will be protein-packed. What Sean-Diddy Combs will be eating on New Year's Eve? Sean “Diddy” Combs will welcome the New Year with his fellow inmates and a range of food options. According to a prison spokesperson at Fort Dix who spoke to Page Six, lunch on New Year’s Eve will include hamburgers with lettuce, tomatoes and onions, or a black bean burger as a vegetarian option, served with either fries or a baked potato. For the 31 Dec night, the rapper will be served a pasta with marinara sauce and meatballs, accompanied by a garden salad and garlic bread. Also read: The Odyssey to Avengers: Doomsday- 9 most-awaited Hollywood releases of 2026 On the New Year's Day first meal, the inmates may get a treat as they get baked fish, grilled beef or a tofu lo mein. With this, they will be given several side options such as steamed broccoli, kidney beans or a baked potato. On the sweet side, they will have fruit or a “holiday dessert.” However, the New Year's Day dinner will be a little simpler, consisting of sandwiches with either deli meat and sliced cheese or peanut butter and jelly. This will be served with potato chips, whole wheat bread and more fruit will also be available. A dessert will also be served. This is not the first time the rapper has enjoyed a holiday season meal at the prison. On Thanksgiving, it was reported that a New Jersey prison organised a feast. Also read: Stranger Things’ S5 ratings go 'upside down': What's the reason? The food that was served to Sean and other prisoners was: Turkey roast, soy chicken, vegetable corn bread stuffing, baked sweet potato, mashed potatoes, corn, chicken, gravy, and whole wheat bread. Combs also did a good deed and distributed the items to inmates that he purchased from the commissary. In a statement to TMZ, the rapper said Thanksgiving is “about making sure other people eat.”

Disgraced music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is behind bars after he was found guilty of lesser charges, but he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. &nbsp;The American rapper is serving a 50-month sentence.&nbsp;

What's in Diddy's New Year's feast in jail? Baked fish, pasta, and hamburgers on the menu

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