So, it’s been a long time since I actually picked up a magazine, but today I spotted a Time magazine on the newsstand and thought, “All right, it’s time to grab this periodical.” Why? Because Stranger Things is right there on the cover, and that’s a pretty big deal. Usually, you don’t see a sci-fi horror series gracing Time like that, but it just shows how much of a cultural phenomenon the show has become
Since 2016, Stranger Things has dominated conversations, pulled in fans like us for the long haul, and now we’re all eagerly waiting for that season finale. And hey, the idea that we might get to see it on the big screen in 2026? That’s definitely worth a little extra excitement.
But here’s my take: I’m not just telling you I bought a magazine for the nostalgia of it. The cover itself might be dropping a little hint. Now, I have zero spoilers, no inside scoop, and I haven’t peeked at any scripts. But it’s interesting that Mike—Finn Wolfhard’s character—is front and center on that cover. Not Eleven, not Will, but Mike. And that makes me wonder if it’s a subtle hint that Mike’s going to have a particularly intense storyline—maybe even one that doesn’t end well for him.
Again, I hope I’m wrong. I’d love to see all those kids make it through and get back to playing D&D together. But something about Mike’s placement on that cover feels like a bit of a foreboding hint. We’ll see how it all plays out!
Oh and one last thing? If TIME wanted to be really cool, instead of just putting their headline upside down they would have done the whole magazine that way.. Just sayin..
