Stranger Things finale crashes Netflix yet again, internet blames it on Vecna after predicting it

Some users found it difficult to log in on Netflix on Wednesday (January 1, 2026) night to watch the finale of Stranger Things, the series that debuted in 2016 and became an instant hit with viewers with its band of adventure-loving kids, nostalgic 80s setting and the Upside Down.

The streamer faced a similar technical issue during the season 5 premiere of the show on November 26.

The crash on Wednesday (January 1) lasted for about a minute and was fixed after a few refreshes. Users encountering the error were met with an image from “Nailed It!” with the caption: “Something went wrong. Sorry, we’re having trouble with your request. You’ll find lots to explore on the home page”, reportedVariety.