Winona Ryder Tears Up as Stranger Things 5 Brings Fans to an Emotional Finale
The world premiere of Stranger Things Season 5 was nothing short of magical — and a little emotional too. The event, held at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on November 6 — fittingly known as Stranger Things Day — marked a huge milestone for fans and cast members alike. After nearly a decade of adventures through Hawkins and the Upside Down, the beloved Netflix series is finally reaching its grand finale.
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Among the cast, it was Winona Ryder — who has portrayed Joyce Byers since the show’s beginning — who really captured hearts with her emotional reflections. While speaking on the red carpet, Ryder struggled to hold back tears as she talked about her younger co-stars, many of whom practically grew up on set. “I feel like this season I got to spend time with all of them, which was incredibly special,” she said. Taking a pause, clearly overcome with emotion, she added, “They’re just… I will always love them forever,” before softly singing a line from Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.” It was one of those raw, heartfelt moments that perfectly summed up what Stranger Things has meant — not just to its cast, but to millions of fans around the world.
The night was full of nostalgia, laughter, and celebration. Cast members including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, and David Harbour reunited to reflect on the journey that began back in 2016. For many fans, it felt like watching the end of an era — a show that started with a missing boy in a small town and became a global phenomenon mixing 80s nostalgia, sci-fi thrills, and genuine heart.
Netflix has pulled out all the stops for this final season. Stranger Things 5 will debut in two parts, with the first four episodes arriving on November 26, followed by three episodes on Christmas, and a finale dropping on New Year’s Eve — a gift wrapped perfectly for fans to close out the year. The first five minutes of the opening episode, titled “The Crawl,” have already been teased, offering a bone-chilling glimpse at what’s to come.
Leading up to the release, Netflix has also organized global fan events, including a special CicLAvia celebration in Los Angeles and opportunities to see Stranger Things: The First Shadow , the award-winning stage prequel now showing in New York and London.
As the countdown to November 26 begins, one thing is certain — Stranger Things 5 isn’t just the end of a show. It’s the end of a cultural moment that defined a generation of storytelling on streaming television. And judging by Winona Ryder’s emotional words, saying goodbye to Hawkins won’t be easy for anyone.
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