Not all things are set in stone, not even the ending of Stranger Things, so far, as per the Duffer Brothers. There is, however, one destiny that made things ominously more unclear, and it is of the spiked baseball bat-wielding Steve Harrington.

The Duffer Brothers stealthily either revealed or caused further confusion about the fate of Steve Harrington. Having pivoted to being the most loved character on the show, his fate has become uncertain at the hands of Funko dolls.

Using those very inanimate renditions of the characters, Matt and Ross Duffer gave hints about the finale of the show on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Steve's Funko doll, on one hand, was slowly edged off the table, hinting at a fate more grave than the show's finale.

Ross Duffer and Matt Duffer also addressed the rampant fan theories on The Jimmy Fallon Show. They revealed coming across many theories about the finale, but none actually cracked the pot.

This confession only heightens confusion over Steve Harrington's arc. The brothers masterfully blend revelation with misdirection, leaving audiences guessing until the final showdown.

As Harrington's Funko Pop tumbled to oblivion, the finale, where babysitters might not stay alive, readies itself to release.

Stranger Things Season 5 is preparing to say goodbye with a bash

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 premieres on December 25, 2025, on Netflix. The finale episode, however, airs on December 31, 2025, wrapping eight episodes total.

Volume 1 has stopped right where Will Byers has awakened a state of supernatural unknown to him. With this spice-up, Steve Harrington is left to fight fiercely amid chaos.

Fans reel from the Duffer Brothers' Funko Pop stunt, mourning Steve Harrington's potential exit. Speculation surges ahead of volume 2, and Stranger Things continues honouring its legacy of heartbreak and heroism.

What do you think of Steve Harrington's potential demise? Let us know in the comments below!

Written by

Adiba Nizami

Edited by

Aliza Siddiqui