Some fans think they have found new evidence that Steve Harrington would not survive the Stranger Things finale.

The theory that Steve might die in season 5 has been circulating for quite some time. Users have been digging to find new clues and analyzing the footage to support the heartbreaking theory. Let’s dive into it to see if there is any real weight to the speculations.

Will Steve Harrington Die in Season 5?

Recently, Netflix dropped a short promo for the final season. At the very end of the promo, Will can be heard shouting “run” to an unknown character. But a behind-the-scenes leak has appeared to reveal exactly who he is shouting at.

YouTuber Tate100T shared a sneak peek from the season 5 set. He captured the footage of the cast and crew as they filmed the “run” scene. The audio has confirmed that Will is addressing Steve Harrington (Joe Keery).

In the scene, Will says, “Run. Steve, you need to run,” followed by a scream. Watch behind-the-scenes clip below.

Here’s the RUNNN video behind the scenes😝 #TUDUM #StrangerThings5 pic.twitter.com/OEmWnxApCf

— tate.brookins (@Tate100T) June 1, 2025

This strongly suggests that everyone’s favourite character is in grave danger. And that’s not the only clue hinting at trouble for Steve.

Stranger Things Funko Pop Theory

Back in 2023, the Duffer Brothers shared a video on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into the season 5’s early production. In the video, they used Funko Pops to map out scenes featuring characters like Eleven, Will Byers, Joyce Byers, Nancy Wheeler, and Robin Buckley. In the background, we can spot Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson and Jim Hopper.

However, sharp-eyed fans noticed that Steve’s Funk Pop was lying down while the others stood upright. This tiny detail raised concerns about the safety of the beloved character. Could it be a hint that Steve will die in season 5? Some fans believed that it was subtle foreshadowing. Others think that he might be pretending to be dead as part of a plan.

they posted a video of them mapping out a scene in season five with funkos 💀 pic.twitter.com/WQ6ooCJEUQ

— lis (@simplytomh) October 30, 2023

It is possible that Steve could make a sacrifice to rescue Dustin or any other character. There is also a possibility that it means absolutely nothing.

Still, with all the clues, the theory that Steve will die has gained a lot of traction. But there is hope.

Steve Harrington’s Fate in Stranger Things 5 Revealed

In December 2024, key scenes from the epilogue were filmed. Some paparazzi managed to capture photos of Steve Harrington and Dustin Henderson from he sets. The scene, reportedly set in 1989, shows Steve visiting Dustin at his new college. In one scene, Dustin even pokes fun at Steve’s new truck.

Joe Keery and Gaten Matarazzo were spotted filming Season 5. The scene features Steve visiting Dustin at his college.#StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/VoGOCvK08j

— Stranger Things Memes (@SThingsMeme) December 13, 2024

These photos seem to confirm that both these characters will survive the events of season 5. Additionally, other characters like Mike Wheeler, Will Byers and Lucas Sinclair also survived the finale as they filmed a graduation scene for the epilogue.

So, what will be the final fate of Steve Harrington in Stranger Things 5? Will he make it out alive, or is there a heartbreaking twist?

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