Stranger Things Season 5 Confirms Eddie Munson's Death Ahead Final Episodes

Stranger Things season 5, set to premiere in three parts starting November 26, 2025, will conclude the story of Hawkins and the Upside Down, addressing major unresolved questions from previous seasons. The final season will explore the aftermath of the Rifts and the ongoing battle against Vecna, with the town under military lockdown and Eleven in hiding. Despite fan theories suggesting otherwise, the character Eddie Munson, who heroically sacrificed himself in season 4, will not return, as confirmed by co-creator Matt Duffer and actor Joseph Quinn, who is engaged with other projects. The season promises to deliver long-awaited answers about the true nature of the Upside Down, with creators having a clear vision for the series' ending. While Eddie's absence leaves a void for fans, the rest of the main cast, including Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard, will return for the epic conclusion. Viewers can expect an emotional and thrilling finale that ties together the show's complex mythology and character arcs.