Caleb McLaughlin Shares His Thoughts on Concluding ‘Stranger Things’: “I Feel Truly Blessed”

During a press interview with ScreenRant to promote his new Audible Original drama, Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi, McLaughlin opened up about his emotions regarding saying goodbye to Lucas. “I’ve already dealt with those emotions, so now it’s time for the fans to process all of this. I feel great. It’s been a blessing—can you believe it’s been almost 10 years?” he said.

On the final day of filming, McLaughlin admitted that he couldn’t hold back his tears. “Last year, I kept telling myself, ‘I’m not going to cry,’ but I ended up bawling my eyes out,” he recalled. “It’s been ten years filled with love, laughter, sadness, and peace. I poured all those feelings out. Honestly, I just feel blessed and grateful to have been part of something so special that has impacted so many people.”

He also shared his perspective on growing up alongside his character, Lucas: “I’ve been part of this project for so long. It’s been a dream of mine, but it’s also been a significant part of many people’s childhoods. The show has helped fans navigate their traumas and escape into a different world. That means a lot to me.”

In other news, Netflix recently announced its plan for a three-part release of Stranger Things season five. The first chapter is set to premiere on November 27 at 1 AM GMT, followed by the second chapter on December 26 at 1 AM, and the finale on New Year’s Day in the UK.

The fight isn’t over yet. Get ready for the epic series finale of Stranger Things.

Volume 1: November 26, 5 PM PT*
Volume 2: Christmas, 5 PM PT*
The Finale: New Year’s Eve, 5 PM PT*

*releasing worldwide all at once, date may vary based on your local timezone pic.twitter.com/nBcx9Ast9x

— Netflix (@netflix) June 1, 2025

In February 2022, creators Matt and Ross Duffer confirmed that the fifth season would be the series’ last. In a conversation with NME, Matt Duffer stated that the pacing in the final season would differ from earlier ones. “In the previous seasons, everything usually wraps up nicely. But in seasons four and five, they’re interlinked. Season five won’t have much downtime—things will escalate quickly,” he said. “You’ll be right in the heart of it, and it will feel very different.”