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Could Will Byers End Up with Chance in Stranger Things Season 5?

August 3, 2025

Stranger Things has made it clear that Will Byers is in love with Mike Wheeler and is not interested in anyone else. Will’s feelings have been subtly building in the previous seasons and season 4 made it obvious that his love for Mike runs deep.

While many fans still hold out hope for a Byler (Will and Mike) endgame, a growing theory suggests something entirely different might happen in Stranger Things 5. It suggests that he might fall for someone else.

The final season is expected to tie up several storylines, especially the love triangle between Mike, Eleven and Will. The slow-burning tension between the trio has led to speculation that Stranger Things 5 will finally address the complicated love triangle. However, it may not play out the way many fans expect.

Who Is Chance and Why Are Fans Shipping Him with Will?

Could Will Byers End Up with Chance in Stranger Things Season 5?

One character that has caught fans’ attention is Chance, played by Hunter Romanillos. He is a relatively minor character who is Jason Carver’s friend and teammate. He was first introduced during the basketball game between the Hawkins Tigers and Falcons in Season 4. Later, he congratulated Lucas Sinclair on his game-winning shot.

Although his friends like Jason, Andy and Patrick are bullies, Chance stood out as a little more lighthearted and less aggressive than the rest. While he did take part in Jason’s manhunt for Eddie Munson, fans noticed that Chance has a sense of humor and isn’t as cruel as the others, making him seem somewhat redeemable.

Now, a Stranger Things theory says that Will Byers and Chance might fall in love in Season 5. The two characters have never met, but now that Will is back in Hawkins, fans speculate that they might finally interact. While Chance’s sexuality hasn’t been addressed, the theory suggests that he could share Will’s feelings.

The theory has been around since Season 4 and gained traction recently when images of a Chance Funko Pop began circulating online. While the photos might have been fake, they reignited interest that Chance could have a bigger role in the final season.

Could This Be the End of Byler?

Is Byler Canon in Stranger Things Season 5

The love triangle of Mike, Eleven and Will remains a complex dynamic in the show. A part of the fandom still believes that Byler is the endgame. Some even think that introducing a new love interest like Chance might make Mike realize how much Will means to him or give Will the chance to finally move on.

Interestingly, there’s already a fanbase dedicated to this ship called Bychance (Will + Chance). While some fans view Chance as a way to make Mike jealous, others genuinely think Will deserves someone who chooses him back.

Here are some lighthearted fan reactions to the theory:

 

 

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