'Stranger Things' cast says watching finale together was 'emotional'

Entertainment Weekly•January 1, 2026•general

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Netflix released the final episode of Stranger Things, prompting the cast to gather for an emotional and nostalgic viewing together.
Actress Cara Buono expressed deep gratitude for the decade-long journey, describing the finale screening as a cathartic experience akin to the last day of summer camp.
Series co-creator Ross Duffer echoed these sentiments, highlighting the strong family bond formed among the cast and crew over ten years.
Cast members, including Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown, shared how difficult it was to say goodbye, with Schnapp calling the end "devastating" and Brown reflecting on the emotional impact as filming concluded.
Brown did not attend the screening due to recovering from a dislocated shoulder, missing the