Netflix has finally put an end to weeks of speculation around Rohit Sharma’s viral Netflix-branded appearance. The former Indian captain will feature in a special collaboration for Stranger Things 5: Volume 2, which is scheduled to release on December 26 at 6:30 am IST, according to details now doing the rounds.
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Watch Stranger Things 5: Volume 2, out 26 December at 6:30 AM IST, only on Netflix.#Collab pic.twitter.com/V9F1B4izDM— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) December 23, 2025
Earlier this month, Rohit had sparked curiosity after a short Instagram story clip showed him wearing a Netflix T-shirt during what appeared to be a professional shoot. A voice in the background saying, “Rohit sir, shot ready,” followed by his calm response — “Okay, let’s go” — was enough to set social media buzzing. The Netflix logo on his T-shirt quickly became the focal point, triggering widespread speculation about a possible documentary or behind-the-scenes cricket series.
The mystery deepened after Rohit also shared a separate Instagram story around December 8, referencing Stranger Things and “Hawkins,” the fictional town from the series. At the time, it was widely seen as Rohit being a fan of the show, especially coming soon after a strong ODI performance against South Africa. That post, however, had no direct connection to the Netflix shoot.
It has now emerged that Rohit Sharma is part of a promotional collaboration tied specifically to Stranger Things 5: Volume 2, rather than a standalone documentary or cricket series. Netflix’s move aligns with its recent strategy of roping in global sports icons to amplify the buzz around marquee releases.
Social media reactions over the past few days ranged from excitement to wild theories, with users speculating about everything from a T20 World Cup documentary to an unfiltered leadership series on Rohit’s career. With the official context now clearer, fans can expect Rohit’s appearance as part of Netflix’s promotional push for one of its biggest global shows.
More details around the nature of Rohit Sharma’s appearance are expected closer to the release on December 26, but for now, the collaboration confirms a crossover that few saw coming — India’s biggest cricket star meeting Netflix’s most iconic series.
