The fifth and final season of Stranger Things marked the conclusion of one of the most influential series in streaming history. Blending supernatural horror, emotional storytelling and iconic 1980s nostalgia, the final chapter delivered spectacle at an unprecedented scale while remaining faithful to the show’s deeply established visual identity.
The season’s impact was immediate and historic. With 39.54 billion minutes viewed in the U.S. alone, it became one of the most-watched streaming titles of 2025, and reached the 4th position in Netflix’s all-time global most-watched show, reaffirming the cultural legacy of the series.
Within this landmark season, The Yard delivered more than 530 VFX shots across all eight episodes over 15 months of production. Working in close collaboration with VFX supervisors Betsy Paterson and Michael Maher, and VFX producers Viet Luu, Jessica Smith and Tessa Roehl, The Yard also shared shots and assets with major partner studios including Weta FX and Industrial Light & Magic.
From full CG environments and complex creature and in-camera integrations, The Yard’s work spanned creative and technical and logistical challenges—all while honoring the strong visual DNA and creative direction established over five seasons.
