Watch: Gaten Matarazzo And Finn Wolfhard Relive Iconic Stranger Things Scene

The beginning of the end for Stranger Things has finally arrived. Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for Stranger Things Season 5, setting the stage for an intense and emotional conclusion to the beloved supernatural saga.

To keep fans engaged and nostalgic, Netflix has also launched a clever campaign encouraging viewers to revisit previous seasons.

In a video posted on Netflix’s official YouTube channel, Stranger Things stars Gaten Matarazzo and Finn Wolfhard take a trip down memory lane as they rewatch one of the most unforgettable scenes from Season 2, Eleven’s grand return and Finn’s now-famous “candlestick incident.”

Gaten Matarazzo Shares Why the Season 2 Reunion Is His Favourite Episode

Gaten Matarazzo, known for his role as the

lovable Dustin Henderson, reflected on why the Season 2 reunion episode remains one of his personal favourites. The video captures the powerful moment when Millie Bobby Brown’s character, Eleven, makes her long-awaited return just as the group, fondly known as “The Party,” is gearing up for battle. In that same scene, Finn Wolfhard’s character, Mike Wheeler, is seen clutching a candlestick, an image that has since become a hilarious inside joke among the cast and fans alike.

Laughing as he watched the clip, Gaten couldn’t resist teasing his co-star. “Him and his stupid ass candlestick,” he said with a wide grin, proving that even years later, the lighthearted memories from filming continue to bring laughter to the cast.

Finn Wolfhard Revisits the Story Behind His Iconic Candlestick Prop

Recalling the now-legendary prop moment, Finn Wolfhard explained how the “candlestick incident” came to life on set. “I remember asking, like, everyone has a weapon. Can I have one too?” Finn said, laughing. “And they were like, ‘Uhh, yeah, you can have this candlestick.’ So, they just gave me one off the table and I really used it.” The memory caused another burst of laughter from Gaten, who couldn’t help but relive the fun.

An Emotional Reunion: Eleven’s Return Brings the Heart of Stranger Things to Life
As the two actors continued to rewatch the clip, the tone turned sentimental when Eleven finally reappeared before her friends after her mysterious disappearance. Finn looked at the screen and said softly, “There’s me seeing Eleven.” Gaten smiled and added, “There he is. There’s the boy. This is classic. This is what it’s all been building up to. Eleven finally reveals that she’s alive and has grown. It builds so beautifully. We all knew it was coming, but seeing it. It’s just so earned. Such a beautiful little moment.”

Behind the Scenes of Stranger Things

Finn Wolfhard also reminisced about what it was like filming that crowded and energetic scene with the full cast. “Those were always so fun, when the whole cast was in a room,” he said. “It was chaotic. Probably hard for the directors to wrangle all of us, but awesome to be together. Between takes, we were just talking and laughing.”

Even after all these years, Finn admitted that the infamous candlestick still follows him. “The only thing I can remember is the candlestick, honestly,” he joked. “Even this year, when we were talking about weapons, the Duffer Brothers were like, ‘Don’t you just want the candlestick again?’” What started as a random on-set decision has now evolved into a running gag that continues to unite the cast and fans alike.

Stranger Things Season 5 Storyline

The highly anticipated Stranger Things Season 5 marks the final chapter in Netflix’s record-breaking sci-fi series. Set in the fall of 1987, the story picks up as Hawkins struggles to recover from the catastrophic events of the previous season. With the Rifts still open and supernatural darkness spreading across the small town, the danger has never been greater.

According to the official synopsis from Netflix, the group is united in their mission to track down and destroy Vecna once and for all. However, Vecna’s location remains a mystery and an increasing government military presence has forced Eleven back into hiding. The final battle between good and evil promises to test every character’s strength, loyalty and heart.

Stranger Things Season 5 Release Dates

To make the Stranger Things finale an unforgettable global event, Netflix is spreading out the release of Season 5 across three major dates. The first instalment, Volume 1, will premiere on November 26, followed by Volume 2 on December 25 and the highly anticipated final instalment will arrive on New Year’s Eve.

Stranger Things Season 5 Cast

The final season will reunite the entire beloved ensemble cast that fans have grown up with. Millie Bobby Brown returns as Eleven, alongside Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, David Harbour as Jim Hopper, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Noah Schnapp as Will Byers, Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Joe Keery as Steve Harrington and Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley.

Jamie Campbell Bower reprises his chilling role as Vecna, the terrifying villain who continues to haunt Hawkins, while legendary actress Linda Hamilton joins the cast as Dr. Kay, bringing a new level of intrigue and power to the story.