The end of an era is near as Netflix’s beloved sci-fi thriller Stranger Things gears up for its fifth and final season. Actor Noah Schnapp who has portrayed Will Byers since the series debut has opened up about the show’s emotional conclusion saying that fans should prepare for a truly heartbreaking experience.
During his appearance at the opening night of Stranger Things The First Shadow Broadway show in New York City Schnapp shared with The Hollywood Reporter that the final season will leave audiences devastated. “People are going to be truly devastated” he said “It’s going to be sad and there won’t be a dry eye watching the finale.”
Back in December 2024 Netflix confirmed that filming for the final season had officially wrapped. Schnapp and the rest of the cast bid farewell to a decade-long journey that captivated fans worldwide. At that time Schnapp posted a heartfelt Instagram update with behind-the-scenes photos expressing gratitude for the show and reflecting on his journey saying “Two days ago I wrapped my final scene as Will Byers and I’m feeling very emotional.”
He added “As I close this chapter of my life I can’t help but be forever grateful for the incredible people I’ve met and the life-changing lessons I’ve learned during this decade of Stranger Things.”
Stranger Things season 5 is set to continue its narrative in the fall of 1987 more than a year after the shocking events of season 4. That season ended with the antagonist Vecna tearing open a massive gate to the terrifying Upside Down turning Hawkins into a city under siege.
Since its 2016 debut Stranger Things has become one of Netflix’s most iconic shows blending 80s nostalgia supernatural horror and coming-of-age drama. Its fourth season alone garnered over 140 million views across the globe underlining the show’s massive popularity and cultural relevance.
As the countdown to season 5 begins fans can expect the final chapter to stream on Netflix later this year promising a memorable yet emotional farewell to one of the most talked-about shows in streaming history.
