Stranger Things Season 5 Brings Eddie Munson Back: Who He Was And A Lookback At His Heroic Death

Stranger Things Season 5 is now streaming on Netflix with just first four episodes. Right from the first eisode, Eddie Munson's name, as well as, his grave is being shown, sparking curiosity among the audience. Eddie’s time on the show was brief, but his heroic death left a lasting impact. As Season 5 Volume 1 revisits the emotional fallout of the last season, fans can’t help but remember the Hawkins boy whose bold, guitar-charged character arc remains unforgettable. Let us find out more details about Eddie Munson.

Who was Eddie Munson?

Eddie Munson was a fictional character, portrayed by actor Joseph Quinn, in Stranger Things. He was the leader of the Hawkins High School Hellfire Club, a Dungeons & Dragons group. He was unfairly blamed for murders committed by Vecna in Season 4.

How did Eddie die?

In the season four finale, Eddie and Dustin played a pivotal role in taking down Vecna. In Stranger Things Season 4, Eddie Munson, alongside Dustin, played a vital role against Vecna by sacrificing himself. Eddie heroically played Metallica's "Master of Puppets" in the Upside Down to distract deadly Demobats, ensuring Dustin's escape. Later, as he chooses not to run away from the deadly seen, he stays behind and sacrifices himself to save his friends from Vecna's Demobats. Despite his death, his character had a huge impact, with fans loving him for his heroism and his rock-and-roll spirit.

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Eddie Munson Death Episode

Eddie dies in the season 4 finale, episode 9, "The Piggyback" of Stranger Things.

Stranger Things Season 5 On OTT

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 is now streaming on OTT giant Netflix. Soon after its release, netizens hailed it as 'absolute cinema', raising hopes for Volume 2, which will showcase season's finale. Volume 1 shows how Hawkins is quarantined by the US military to conduct experiments on the Upside Down and its creatures. It concluded on a note that have made the audience eager to know what will happen next.

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Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 will stream on Netflix from December 26, 2025, while the finale episode will stream on December 1, 2027.