Will Byers Faces More Challenges in ‘Stranger Things’ Final Season, Says Noah Schnapp
The long-awaited final season of the Netflix hit premiered in Hollywood on Thursday. The Duffer brothers revealed why they chose to screen the series finale in theaters.
Premiere and Release Structure
Coinciding with the official "Stranger Things Day" on November 6 — the date Will Byers first went missing in Hawkins, Indiana — Netflix celebrated the fifth and final season with a black carpet event in Hollywood. The last episodes will be released in three parts across Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.
Will Byers' Story Continues to Be Troubled
The cast was notably reserved at the L.A. premiere, but Noah Schnapp hinted that Will's suffering will not end soon.
“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.”
Finale Screening in Theaters
Breaking from Netflix's usual release pattern, the feature-length series finale will be shown in theaters and on Netflix on December 31. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer shared the origin of this idea.
“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 decision marks a unique celebration for the show's end, emphasizing its cultural impact and fan base’s enthusiasm.
Author’s summary: The final season of Stranger Things promises more hardships for Will Byers, culminating in a unique theatrical release of the series finale to honor its lasting popularity.