Stranger Thingsis preparing for its fifth and final season, and a recent tease about Mike’s (Finn Wolfhard) fate makes me worry about an Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) theory coming true. Despite still having many mysteries to solve and questions to answer,Stranger Thingsis ending with its fifth season, which is expected to be very emotional and potentially tragic. At the time of writing,plot details aboutStranger Thingsseason 5are unknown, but Eleven going missing has been teased, as well as Vecna’s potential next target.
At theend ofStranger Thingsseason 4, Max was left in a coma after her encounter with Vecna, which set his plan into motion. An earthquake opened massive cracks across Hawkins through which the Upside Down began to bleed into the human world. This left Eleven and the Hawkins crew shocked and without a plan, so season 5 will see the consequences of the Upside Down’s takeover. With a lot going on in Hawkins and the Upside Down,Stranger Thingshas to make sure to give closure to each character’s story, but a tease about Mike’s ending is worrying.
Finn Wolfhard Has All The Emotions Regarding Mike’s Stranger Things Ending
Without revealing much (or anything, really), the cast ofStranger Thingsseason 5 has shared their thoughts and feelings on the show’s ending and their characters’ stories. Most recently,Finn Wolfhard shared his feelings on Mike’s ending, and he has some conflicting emotions. Speaking toPeople,Wolfhard shared he’s happy with Mike’s ending and is satisfied, but he’s also “very confused and sad.”While it’s an understandable mix of emotions after years of playing Mike Wheeler, it’s also a curious mix when it comes to Mike’s ending.
Wolfhard’s “confused and sad” reaction to Mike’s and the show’s ending takes me back to a specific batch of set photos that were leaked in late 2024.
With no actual plot details aboutStranger Thingsseason 5 revealed yet, the only teases of the story there have been are those from leaked set photos and the vague hints the cast has been able to share. Wolfhard’s “confused and sad” reaction to Mike’s and the show’s ending takes me back to a specific batch of set photos that were leaked in late 2024, starring Mike and David Harbour’s Hopper.In these pics, Hopper and a visibly upset Mike are sitting on a bench, reportedly in front of the Hawkins Memorial.
Hopper is seen comforting Mikebefore leaving, with Mike staying there, looking at the memorial. This further sparked theories about Eleven’s possible demise inStranger Thingsseason 5, and Wolfhard’s comments make me worry about it coming true. Even though it’s possible that Hopper is comforting Mike for other reasons, such as the death of one of his friends, one of his parents, breaking up with Eleven, or simply the trauma of everything,Wolfhard’s comments fit with the popular belief that Eleven won’t surviveStranger Thingsseason 5.
Why Stranger Things Season 5 Is Rumored To Kill Eleven
Could Stranger Things End With Eleven’s Death?
Although there are differentcharacters who could die inStranger Thingsseason 5, Eleven is at the top of the list.It’s thanks to Eleven that the events of the show kick off, as her direct contact with the Demogorgon is what opened the first gate in season 1. Eleven was thought to have died at the end ofStranger Thingsseason 1, but she was revealed to be alive and well at the beginning of season 2. Since then, Eleven has continued to be the one who directly confronts the Demogorgon, Mind Flayer, and Vecna, thanks to her powers.
Given how she has risked her own life throughoutStranger Thingsto keep her friends and family safe, it’s not completely crazy to think that Eleven could die in season 5.It’s easy to picture Eleven sacrificing herself to save Hawkinsif that’s what it takes to defeat Vecna and close the gates for good, so as heartbreaking as it would be, it would make sense for Eleven to die. However,Eleven’s death would be an obvious ending forStranger Things, unless she fakes her death to finally (and safely) live a peaceful life.
Stranger Things Season 5 Might Be A Bittersweet Ending
If not Eleven’s death and Mike’s heart breaking into a million pieces, there are other possible sad and confusing endings for Mike. Other set photos have teasedVecna targeting Mike and Nancy’s youngest sister, Holly, soMike could be about to face a major family tragedy. Another possibility, as mentioned above, is the death of one of Mike’s best friends, with the most popular candidates being Will and Dustin.
It could also be that Mike and his family will leave Hawkins at the end ofStranger Things, which would definitely be a sad and confusing ending for him as he grew up there, went through a lot with his friends and Eleven in Hawkins, and now he’s leaving. This would be even sadder for Mike if Eleven is still alive, as they would have to break up. Mike’s sad and confusing ending could mean many things, but hopefully, it’s not a tease about Eleven’s death inStranger Thingsseason 5.
