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With filming wrapped on Stranger Things Season 5, fans are anxiously waiting for Netflix to drop the first trailer. But while the final season remains a mystery, Netflix is already serving up something else—an immersive food experience that lets you eat your way through the Upside Down.
The internet is buzzing with speculation about the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer, with fans dissecting cast interviews, set leaks, and Netflix’s cryptic marketing for clues. Filming has wrapped, and the season is expected to premiere in late 2025 or early 2026, but an official trailer is still nowhere to be seen.
While fans wait, Netflix has found a different way to bring the world of Hawkins to life—through food.
Much like McDonald’s viral Squid Game Happy Meal, or global hype over the show’s Dalgona Candy challenge, Netflix has mastered the art of turning food into a cultural event. From Eggo Waffles that made Eleven famous to real-world Surfer Boy Pizza, Stranger Things has consistently used food as part of its storytelling.
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Now, Netflix is taking it even further with Netflix Bites, a Las Vegas pop-up restaurant that lets fans taste the show before Season 5 arrives—along with dishes inspired by other hit Netflix series.
Netflix Bites: Bringing Netflix’s Biggest Shows to the Table
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Netflix Bites is a pop-up dining experience designed to bring Netflix’s biggest hits to life through food.
After a fully booked run in Los Angeles, Netflix Bites has landed at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, offering a curated menu featuring dishes from Stranger Things, Squid Game, Bridgerton, and more.
Much like theme park dining at Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge or Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Netflix Bites turns passive viewers into active participants, allowing them to step into their favorite shows—one bite at a time.
While the menu includes a range of Netflix-inspired dishes, Stranger Things takes center stage with its fan-favorite food moments turned into real-world meals.
How Food Became a Key Ingredient in Stranger Things
Introduced in Stranger Things Season 4, Surfer Boy Pizza quickly became a viral fan obsession—and … [+]
Before Stranger Things, Eggo Waffles were just another frozen breakfast item. Then Eleven made them a pop culture icon.
From stealing Eggos in Season 1 to stacking them in syrupy towers in later seasons, Eleven’s obsession with waffles became one of the show’s most recognizable motifs. What started as a character quirk turned into a marketing powerhouse, with Kellogg’s launching limited-edition Stranger Things-branded Eggos and fans embracing them as a nostalgic must-have.
By Season 4, Netflix had figured out how to blur the line between fiction and reality with food.
Argyle’s laid-back Surfer Boy Pizza character added comic relief, but his fictional pizza chain quickly became a viral fan obsession. Recognizing the opportunity, Netflix launched real Surfer Boy frozen pizzas at Walmart, complete with 80s-style branding and bold flavors like pineapple-jalapeño.
TikTok exploded with unboxings, taste tests, and reviews, turning what was once a fictional restaurant into a fully realized brand experience.
Now, Netflix is expanding this concept beyond frozen foods—this time, with an actual sit-down dining experience.
Netflix Bites-Bringing Stranger Things to the Table
Netflix Bites isn’t just a themed restaurant—it’s an immersive food experience, featuring dishes that reference some of the most memorable moments in Stranger Things.
Here are some highlights from the Stranger Things-inspired menu:
Eleven’s Feast
A towering stack of waffles, dripping in syrup and served with crispy bacon and fried chicken.
Surfer Boy Pizza
A selection of pan pizzas straight from Argyle’s kitchen:
- Hellfire Honey: Is this hot honey pan pizza with pepperoni cups zesty enough to make Chrissy wake up?
- Plain Jane Cheese Pizza: Simple. Effective…the pizza version of an Eggo. Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and grated romano on a pan pizza.
- Barbecued Demochicken Pizza: Friends don’t lie…this combo of roasted chicken, barbecue sauce, red onion, and cilantro on a pan pizza is radical.
While Stranger Things is a focus, Netflix Bites also features dishes from other fan-favorite series, including:
- Bridgerton Regency Tea – A high tea experience inspired by Bridgerton’s opulent world.
- Red Bite, Green Bite – A Squid Game-inspired fried chicken challenge—spin the wheel to see which sauce you get.
- The Mind Flayer Cocktail – A smoky bourbon drink with a cotton candy cloud that disappears before your eyes.
Netflix Bites blends nostalgia, pop culture, and immersive dining, giving fans a unique way to experience their favorite shows before new seasons arrive.
When is Stranger Things Season 5? Here’s What We Know
With filming wrapped, fans are now waiting for Netflix to announce the Stranger Things Season 5 … [+]
By transforming Eggos, Surfer Boy Pizza, and other Netflix-inspired treats into real-world experiences, Netflix keeps fandoms like Stranger Things alive between seasons.
The official release date for Stranger Things Season 5 hasn’t been announced yet, but production is complete, and the season is expected to premiere in late 2025 or early 2026.
For now, fans are left speculating about when the first Season 5 trailer will drop. But in the meantime, Netflix Bites offers the closest thing to stepping into Hawkins itself—while also letting fans experience food from other iconic Netflix series.
Want to experience Stranger Things before Season 5? Netflix Bites is now open at MGM Grand in Las Vegas—reservations available now.
