Will Byers Faces More Challenges in ‘Stranger Things’ Final Season, Says Noah Schnapp
The Netflix hit’s long-awaited final season premiered in Hollywood on Thursday, coinciding with “Stranger Things Day” on November 6—the day Will Byers first disappeared in Hawkins, Indiana. Netflix hosted a black carpet event in Hollywood to celebrate the release of the monster hit’s fifth and last season.
The final episodes will be released in three parts, airing over Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. After a three-and-a-half-year wait, the cast remained mostly tight-lipped during the L.A. event. However, Noah Schnapp hinted that Will’s struggles will persist into the last season.
“No, no, no. I saw a YouTube comment on the trailer that said, ‘Will suffering every season — the Duffers say hold my beers.’ So don’t fret, it continues.”
In a break from Netflix's usual practice, the feature-length series finale will be shown in theaters as well as on the streaming platform on December 31. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer shared the origin of this decision.
“Netflix had the idea of doing the finale separate as its own day, and we got excited about that because of the potential for this,” Matt Duffer told The Hollywood Reporter.
The finale's theatrical release will make the ending a distinctly eventful moment for fans, emphasizing the show's cultural impact.
Author’s summary: The final season of "Stranger Things" promises more hardships for Will Byers and ends with a unique theatrical release, highlighting the show's significant legacy.