Stranger Things Season 5 was released yesterday and marks the beginning of the show's last season. The season will be distributed in three installments, with the first four episodes premiering on Thanksgiving Day. Fans have been curious about Hopper's fate and whether the popular police chief would hold out.In Season 3, the audience saw the shocking, but fake, death of Hopper, before it was proven he had survived. Season 5 is currently underway, with Hopper meeting new obstacles as he teams up with Eleven to save those trapped by the military forces that dominate the Upside Down.The question of whether Hopper would make it to the final season has sparked heated debate among fans. This article discusses the role that Hopper plays in Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 and its implications for the rest of the story.***Warning: Spoiler ahead of Stranger Things Season 5***Does Hopper really die in Stranger Things Season 5?Hopper in Season 5 | Image via NetflixStranger Things Season 5 Episode 4 is one of the series' most heartbreaking turns. Hopper and Eleven enter a military facility within the Upside Down and save Kali. They confront Dr. Kay and her forces in a serious fight. During one moment, Hopper speaks to Eleven with all his heart, and the viewer believes he is about to die as a martyr.It's a farewell fee and a reminder of his manufactured death from Season 3. But instead, it is to his credit that Hopeper is spared. He continues to fight with Eleven, demonstrating his commitment to defend her daughter.Hopper's current status in Volume 1 View this post on Instagram Instagram PostStranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 ends with Hopeper still alive and struggling. He and Eleven beat Dr. Kay by knocking her down and saving Kali before leaving the base. The members rejoin their friends, and no main characters are killed in the first four episodes. During a live taping of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Harbour reflected on Season 5 Episode 8, offering his own perspective on Hopper’s journey.“They land the plane, and it is the best episode they’ve ever done.”His statements hinted at the obstacles that lay ahead and also gave viewers a glimpse of how the character’s story is progressing. Hopper will continue to appear in subsequent episodes released in December and January. The show leaves the fans in suspense on who will live to see the last chapter. What comes next for Hopper? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostStranger Things, Season 5, Volume 2 is scheduled to premiere on December 25 (Christmas) with the finale on December 31 (New Year's Eve). Hopper's battle is far from over, as new threats emerge in Hawkins, and Vecna continues to be evil. Some fans feel that Hopper has not been killed because the show, already used a false death in the third season. While the others believe his story may end tragically due to weak character development. David Harbour has even stated that Hopper’s role has been stuck. The ending scenes may startlingly satisfy his arc, leaving viewers to question whether he will live or die.Follow Soap Central for more entertaining updates!