Will Eddie Munson from Stranger Things return in Season 5?

No, according to Stranger Things co-creator Matt Duffer, actor Joseph Quinn is too busy with his growing film career to reprise the role of Eddie Munson in the show's final season.

What has Joseph Quinn been up to since Stranger Things 4?

In the 3 years since Stranger Things 4, Joseph Quinn has starred in 5 new movies, including blockbusters like the upcoming Fantastic Four film and an Avengers movie.

How did Eddie Munson die in Stranger Things?

Eddie Munson, a member of the Hellfire Club, sacrificed himself to save his friends from the Demobats in the Upside Down during the events of Stranger Things 4.

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Duffer Brothers Dash Hopes of Eddie Munson's Stranger Things 5 Return

21 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Joseph Quinn too busy with new movies to reprise Eddie Munson role
Duffer confirms Eddie's death is final, no cameo planned for final season
Quinn's resume has grown with 5 new films since Stranger Things 4

Duffer Brothers Dash Hopes of Eddie Munson's Stranger Things 5 Return

As fans eagerly await the final season of Stranger Things, set to debut on Netflix in November 2025, one burning question has been whether the beloved character Eddie Munson will make a return. Played by rising star Joseph Quinn, Eddie quickly became a fan favorite in Season 4 with his Metallica-fueled antics and tragic demise.

However, Duffer brother Matt Duffer has now officially dashed those hopes, explaining that Quinn's busy schedule makes it impossible for him to reprise the role. In the past three years since Stranger Things 4, the actor has starred in a whopping 5 new films, including blockbusters like the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot and the next Avengers movie.

With Quinn's star power continuing to rise, the Duffers have had to accept that there will be no Eddie Munson cameo in the show's final season. "He's just too busy," Matt Duffer told Empire magazine. Like the fate of fan-favorite Barb before him, it seems Eddie's death in the Upside Down will remain permanent in Stranger Things lore.