- By Swati Singh
- Sun, 28 Dec 2025 02:27 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Steve Harrington is one of the major characters in popular American sci-fi web series Stranger Things. As the finale is around the corner, rumours are abuzz that Harrington will like face a tragic death, marking the end of the show. The rumours gained momentum after Duffer Brothers appeared on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show and gave a hint about show's finale.
Duffer Brothers hints at Stranger Things finale using Funko Dolls
In the clip, the twins arrange Stranger Things Funko dolls on Jimmy Fallon’s desk in what appears to be a deliberate pattern hinting at the show’s ending. The setup shows Eleven submerged in water, Steve Harrington standing precariously at the edge before being knocked off and Will positioned between Henry and Vecna. While the arrangement has sparked intense speculation, it could just as easily be a clever red herring.
Steve's Funko doll, which was knocked off by the show's creators, hinted at an unexpected showdown. However, fans reaction on the viral video is something that creators' need to be worried about. A fan wrote, "OH MY GOSH IF STEVE IS THE ONE FALLING THROUGH THE SKY IN THE TRAILER - SUFFER BROTHERS DONT YOU DARE," another one commented, "I think this verifiably means that Steve ALMOST dies, but doesn’t. Maybe he’ll pull a Hopper," a person also wrote, "As soon as I saw the Steve funko pop laying down I panicked like don’t play with us now," others also dropped similar reactions.
Some leaked images from Stranger Things finale hint at Steve Harrington's death in the end. The images feature Steve lying down on the floor, while Dustin in seen sobbing. Here's a look:
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When is Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 3 releasing?
Stranger Things 5 Volume 3 will be released on Wednesday, December 31, at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT. In India, it will start streaming starting from 6:30 am IST, as a part of global rollout schedule. The last episode of the finale season is titled Chapter 8: The Rightside Up.