‘Stranger Things’ season 5: Creator teases unexpected twist ahead of premiere

Stranger Things season five has fans on the edge of their seats, as the creators, the Duffer Brothers, recently teased them with a shocking and unexpected update.

In a surprising twist, Matt and Ross Duffer, have confirmed that Joseph Quinn, who played the viral character Eddie Munson, will not appear in the forthcoming season.

During an interview with Empire magazine, Matt, 41, shared, "I love that Joe Quinn is toying with people! But no, he’s dead."

He continued, "Joe is so busy anyway, that everyone should know he’s not coming back."

"He’s shot like five movies since! When the hell has he got time to come and shoot Stranger Things? No, sadly, RIP. He’s fully under that ground," added the film producer.

For context, Matt was referencing Joseph's packed schedule since the release of Stranger Things season four in 2022, which includes starring in A Quiet Place: Day One, Warfare, Gladiator II, Hoard, and most recently, The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

This update comes after Ross disclosed the runtime of the first four episodes of the eagerly awaited season.

It is worth noting that the first four episodes of Stranger Things season five will air on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

The next three episodes will premiere on Christmas Day, and the finale episode will be released on New Year’s Eve.