Eddie Munson Might Come Back for Stranger Things Season 5 But Not the Way Fans Want

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With the debut of the initial trailer for Stranger Things Season 5, anticipation is running high among fans. Our beloved characters, Eleven and Chief Hopper, make their return, while Max appears to be holding strong. And wouldn’t you know it? Linda Hamilton has joined the cast!

It appears that Eddie Munson, a beloved character portrayed by Joseph Quinn, won’t be participating in the festivities this time around. In Stranger Things Season 4, Eddie bravely gave his life to ward off hordes of demon bats while rocking out to Metallica on his electric guitar. Despite the town’s disdain for him, Eddie can undeniably be called a hero in his final moments.

Could Eddie possibly come back for the last season of the Netflix series? Well, let me rephrase that: It’s not impossible that strange events might occur.

There are hints that Eddie Munson will show up in Stranger Things Season 5

In the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer, Eddie Quinn, who was previously seen, is nowhere to be found; yet, his influence lingers. A notable instance of this is when Dustin pays a visit to Eddie’s grave to honor his memory. Although this moment seems heartfelt, there’s also a hint of resentment: someone has vandalized his tombstone with the phrase “BURN IN HELL.

It doesn’t necessarily mean that Eddie will come back to life, but it does hint that there might be unseen aspects of his tale waiting to be discovered or explored. There are plenty of speculations on Reddit about what this might entail.

Another crucial point to bear in mind is that Eddie made a significant impact – the anticipation for Stranger Things Season 4 revolved around reuniting with familiar faces, but it was Eddie who left everyone talking after the season ended. Merchandise related to Hellfire Club soon gained popularity, along with Funko Pop! figures, t-shirts, and other items featuring Eddie.

It’s likely that Eddie will have a role in Stranger Things Season 5, in one way or another. Additionally, it was hinted that he might return during Megaton 2025, according to Quinn’s vague tease.

Eddie isn’t likely to play a big role in Season 5

Given all the information we have, it seems likely that Eddie might not appear for an extended period in Stranger Things Season 5. This assumption stems from a few factors, with Quinn’s busy schedule being one of the main ones.

After the explosive success of Stranger Things Season 4, Quinn has been making waves, appearing in movies like A Quiet Place: Day One (2024), Gladiator II, and Warfare (2025). Now, he’s set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Johnny Storm, a role that will see him feature in Avengers: Doomsday following The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Given his busy schedule and the lengthy production of Stranger Things Season 5, it’s unlikely that we’ll see much or possibly any of him in the upcoming season, especially considering how hard it is to keep such appearances a secret on film sets, with leaked photos being a common occurrence.

In terms of plot development, Stranger Things hasn’t yet explored a true resurrection scenario like what could potentially bring Eddie back to life. The closest instance resembling this was with Max, whose heart stopped for a brief period, whereas Eddie was decisively killed by the demobats. It’s likely that Stranger Things Season 5 will be filled with unexpected events, but reviving Eddie in a manner similar to Jesus Christ could potentially introduce some significant tonal changes.

It’s quite possible that Eddie could reappear through a few flashback sequences. However, with Stranger Things, anything can happen – so be prepared for the unpredictable!

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2025-07-16 22:57