It has been two years since Max Mayfield was left comatose and the barriers between dimensions were violently torn apart in the climactic finale of Stranger Things season 4. With Hawkins still reeling and the Upside Down bleeding into reality, anticipation for the final chapter is at an all-time high. Fans are obsessively decoding cast interviews, set leaks, and even cryptic Instagram captions. One of those interviews, however, has sparked particular buzz, thanks to actor Noah Schnapp and his hauntingly honest revelation.

The young performer has hinted that the conclusion will be emotionally shattering, leaving audiences far from unscathed.

While attending the star-studded Broadway opening night of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, actor Noah Schnapp spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the upcoming final season of the Netflix juggernaut. “People are going to be truly devastated,” Schnapp remarked, before adding that there would not be a single “dry eye” in the room when the series reaches its conclusion. He balanced the emotion with optimism, however, calling the final installment “a great season” and suggesting it would be worth the heartache.

Though fans have long braced themselves for a potentially grim farewell in wicked ways, Noah Schnapp’s comments added new layers to the anticipation. His carefully chosen words sparked waves of speculation, with viewers now imagining a finale soaked in emotion and narrative closure. With Max Mayfield still in a coma and Hawkins hanging by a thread, Schnapp’s remarks appear to confirm that the final chapter will be both cathartic and crushing, possibly the series’ most powerful moment yet.

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Just as Noah Schnapp mentioned, there will be no dry eyes in the room, and the reasons for that could be countless.

The theories circulating about Stranger Things season 5 are enough to make even the most hardened fans sob in anticipation. One theory that stands out suggests the heartbreaking possibility of Mike Wheeler’s death, especially after Finn Wolfhard hinted that his character’s ending would be happy yet sad. Fans fear that a bittersweet farewell might mean the end of one of the series’ core characters. Another favorite theory is that Steve Harrington, the beloved heartthrob, could meet his untimely demise, a move known to pull at viewers’ heartstrings.

But it is not all doom and gloom. Other theories suggest that Stranger Things will wrap up with emotional moments that do not involve bloodshed. Fans speculate that Hawkins could face irreversible changes, relationships may be tested, and the cast’s growth will bring the perfect combination of joy and sorrow. Whatever happens, it seems that viewers will need a lot of tissues, and possibly some ice cream, to get through it.

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Are you ready for a tearful Stranger Things finale? Share your theories on what Noah Schnapp meant in the comments!