Stranger Things star Noah Schanpp, who plays Will Byers, has revealed that season 5 will leave viewers "devastated," offering a warning about the ending of the series. Stranger Things season 5 is expected to arrive in 2025, ending one of Netflix's most popular original series on their platform. Filming took place throughout 2024, and while a release date hasn't been revealed yet, the shows' final episodes are currently in post-production. As of writing, it's unclear how the eight-episode season will play out, and what it means for the series' many beloved characters.