Noah Schnapp, who has portrayed Will Byers since the Stranger Things 's beginning, was describing the emotional effect the final season will have on viewers. As Stranger Things is wrapping up almost a decade since its 2016 premiere, the cast and creators are getting viewers ready for an intense and emotional ending.
"There’s not going to be a dry eye" said Noah Schnapp, talking about the Stranger Things finale.
The series became an international hit, making its teenage cast stars and its paranormal plots pop culture phenomena. As Season 5 is coming out this year, Schnapp and the Duffer Brothers are now giving fans first peeks into what to look forward to from the final chapter.
As Schnapp says, "People are going to be truly devastated."
The quote foretells what promises to be an emotional farewell to the popular characters and Hawkins' universe. While fans hold their breaths for the release date, fresh revelations from the cast and producers suggest that the finale will not only be action-packed but also emotionally poignant.
Noah Schnapp reveals what it was like to film the Stranger Things finale
Noah Schnapp spoke with The Hollywood Reporter during the Broadway launch of Stranger Things: The First Shadow. He discussed shooting the last episodes of the show and what they could mean for fans.

Schnapp explained,
"As sad as it was, I’m so excited to see the world’s reaction to watching the finale because there’s not going to be a dry eye, it’s going to be sad."
His words suggest that the emotional tone of the last season is deliberate and designed to resonate with fans who have grown up alongside the show. Despite the sadness, Schnapp reassured fans that the season will still provide a fulfilling experience.
"Not to be so negative, it is a really great season and people will love it"
Ross Duffer says the final season will be the most emotionally impactful yet
Stranger Things co-creator Ross Duffer also offered his perspective on what to expect in the final season. For him, the last few episodes will be emotionally heavy for the cast, characters, and audiences as well.
"It’s the end of a long journey, for everyone who made the show and also for those characters."
Duffer did confirm that the season starts at a quick pace.
"It is thrilling and it’s our fastest start we’ve ever had — our heroes are in action right away," he said.
But the emotional center is still at the heart of the story.
"But I think ultimately, hopefully, it’s our most emotional season yet."

He described the series finale as a farewell to both the characters and the journey they've taken.
"Those final episodes, the goal is that they hit pretty hard because in a lot of ways it’s about the end of this journey we’ve all had and also the end of childhood."
What we know about Stranger Things season 5 so far
Season 5 is already revealed to be the last season of Stranger Things, with production wrapped up in late 2024 and a probable release in autumn 2025. The season will consist of eight episodes, each termed as "basically eight movies" because of their lengthy runtimes. The plot resumes in autumn 1987, more than a year since Season 4, and is exclusively set in Hawkins, Indiana.
The storyline focuses on the impending danger of the Upside Down invading the real world. Will Byers returns as a major character, and the series returns to his odyssey from Stranger Things Season 1. Max is still in the hospital and remains unresponsive, Vecna is hurt but alive, and Eleven's location is unknown at the beginning.
The season teases swift action, emotional depth, and answers to outstanding questions regarding the Upside Down and Vecna. Every cast member from the main cast will be back, such as Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, and David Harbour. Jamie Campbell Bower again plays Vecna.
The Duffer Brothers seek to provide an adequate conclusion in the form of a lengthy, emotional finale that wraps up every Stranger Things narrative.
Noah Schnapp promised an emotional conclusion, with his words, as well as Ross Duffer's, indicating the last season of Stranger Things will not only provide thrills but also emotional resonance.
When Netflix finally releases the final season of one of its biggest shows, fans can anticipate a conclusive journey that wraps up the characters' tales on an emotional high.