"just as excited as you guys are" - Noah Schnapp shares that the cast hasn't watched Stranger Things 5 finale yet

The countdown for the release of Stranger Things 5 has begun. Fans of the show are eager to witness Eleven and her friends' journey this season as they gear up to commence the final battle with Vecna. The new season will drop on Netflix on November 26, 2025.

While the series releases in a two-volume format, the final episode stands as a special part, releasing on December 31, 2025. Viewers are eager to know more about the finale as it will bring a conclusion to the 5-season-long series. Noah Schnapp, who plays Will Byers in the series, revealed that the cast shares the same excitement as fans for the finale, as they too are yet to watch the last episode.

In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, he stated:

"And then the finale, they're not gonna show any of us, so I won't see it until the world sees it and I'm just as excited as you guys are."

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Noah Schnapp says the cast has yet to watch Stranger Things 5 finale

Noah Schnapp at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's Stranger Things Season 5 (Image via Getty)

While the global viewers wait to watch all the volumes of Stranger Things 5, the anticipation for the final episode is high among all. Promising intense and emotional moments, the last episode of season 5 is also set to release in selected theaters across the US and Canada. In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Noah Schnapp revealed that the finale is a surprise for the cast as well, as they have not been shown the last episode till now.

He shared that while the cast members have not watched the complete finale yet, they will get to witness it together with the fans when it releases on New Year's Eve. Further talking about the episodes from season 5, Schnapp shared with Entertainment Weekly:

"The stakes just keep getting higher and higher, and the show — you are not ready. I just watched 5 and 6, and I was sobbing. It's so good."

During an interview with Access Hollywood, the actor also spoke about the cast members' emotions after reading the finale script together. He stated:

"By the end, we're just like all in shambles. And that's reading it, so you can only imagine watching."

Schnapp's comments promise thrilling moments and shocking developments in each episode of the series, with the finale standing out as a highlight of the fifth installment.

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Other cast members share their thoughts on the finale of Stranger Things 5

While the first volume of the series is about to be released at the end of November 2025, the fans continue to share their excitement regarding the final episode of Stranger Things 5. From theatrical release to special elements, the final episode will tie all the loose ends together and reveal the fate of the epic battle.

Cast members have been discussing the finale in several interviews, promising that the last episode will offer a unique viewing experience for fans. Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven in the series, spoke to ScreenRant about the finale and said:

"I have a lot of questions, and I left the final read-through now having answers to everything. So, I think I'm really excited for audiences to see that."

Maya Hawke, who appears in the role of Robin in the series, commented on the entire season in an interview with Entertainment Weekly and said:

"This whole season is big all the way. Most seasons work where we introduce you to a small world: Everyone's bounced back, everyone's got a new job, everyone's doing their best with their normal life and worrying about girls and school.... This season, the volume gets turned up all the way right from the beginning. The stakes are gonna feel high from the very beginning to the very end."

While these comments hint at an adventurous story for the fifth season, viewers can expect the unexpected to unravel in each volume and the finale of the upcoming season.

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Stranger Things 5 releases on Netflix on November 26, 2025.