Stranger Things Season 5: The Fate of Steve Harrington Revealed in Volume 2
The highly anticipated second half of Stranger Things season 5 is set to be released soon on Netflix. Fans of the show are well aware that beloved characters often meet untimely ends, with characters like Barb, Bob, Billy Hargrove, and Eddie Munson having met tragic fates in the past. Now, there are hints that another fan-favorite character, Steve Harrington, played by Joe Keery, may face a similar fate in the upcoming episodes.
Steve Harrington, known for his iconic baseball bat full of nails and his role as the best babysitter in Hawkins, has garnered a strong following, especially among LGBTQ+ fans for his heartwarming friendship with Robin, played by Maya Hawke. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, series creators the Duffer Brothers teased a potential shocking twist for Steve's character in the upcoming season.
In a playful recreation of the season five ending using Funko POP! dolls, the Duffer Brothers hinted at Steve's possible demise by placing his doll on the edge of a table and pushing it off. This unexpected move left fans speculating about Steve's fate and expressing their concerns about the character's potential demise. The cliffhanger ending of the recreation left viewers anxious about what might happen to Steve in the upcoming episodes.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Steve's future on the show, fans won't have to wait long to find out his fate. The second half of Stranger Things season 5, titled Volume 2, is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on December 25, 2025, with the finale set to be added to the streaming service on December 31, 2025. As the release date approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the resolution of Steve's storyline and the overall conclusion of the season.