Stranger Things fans are celebrating a rare internet victory after a three-year-old Reddit prediction about the show’s final episode has turned out to be completely accurate. In the resurfaced post, one user confidently claimed that the series would end with Diana Ross’s hit song 'Upside Down' – and that’s exactly what the creators ended up doing in the newest season.
The original post, shared during the long wait between earlier seasons, made a simple but bold prediction: “They’re gonna use 'Upside Down' with Diana Ross as the outro song for the last episode in the last season, calling it now.”
At the time, most fans dismissed it as wishful thinking. Now, it’s being hailed as one of the most impressively accurate Stranger Things fan guesses to date.
Why the Song Was the “Perfect Outro,” According to the Original Poster
In the same post, the Redditor explained why Diana Ross’s 1980 hit would be the ideal closing track: “It would be the perfect outro when everything is solved. Catchy, positive and a very good song which name is matching the plot really well.”
The theory revolved around the song’s upbeat mood and its on-the-nose title – a cheeky nod to the series’ central parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. Fans agreed the song captured the show’s retro vibe while offering a bright, celebratory tone that would fit a hopeful ending.
Stranger Things Creators Have a History of Clever Musical Choices
The Duffer Brothers have always used music as a storytelling tool, from Kate Bush’s 'Running Up That Hill' becoming a cultural phenomenon to Metallica’s Master of Puppets anchoring one of the most iconic scenes in the series.
Choosing Diana Ross for the finale fits the show’s 80s DNA and continues the creators’ tradition of turning classic tracks into emotional centerpieces.
Fans Are Celebrating the Spot-On Prediction
Now that the song has officially appeared in the latest season, the post is making the rounds again across social media platforms. Many viewers are stunned by how specific – and accurate – the prediction was.
"Turns out they actually did use “Upside Down” in the final season of Stranger Things," one person wrote.
Some called it “the most impressive fandom guess ever,” while others are jokingly asking the user for lottery numbers.
Another user simply added: "Crushed it" while a further comment read: "Well....damn LOL"
A Fitting Send-Off for the Series
As Stranger Things moves toward its final chapter, the use of Upside Down as an outro track brings a full-circle moment for both the series and longtime fans. The song’s upbeat message and nostalgic sound offer a celebratory close to a show that has always balanced horror, heart, and 80s style.