The Stranger Things fandom has been abuzz with speculation since the moment season 5 was announced. Expected to arrive sometime next year, set pictures and shots have been leaking left and right, leaving fans confused about the fate of the series as it prepares for its last season.

Stranger Things | Credit: Netflix

The confusion has only grown bigger with the recent leaks of pictures from the sets of the show, hinting that perhaps Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven might not survive their last adventure.

Stranger Things Season 5 Update Hints at Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven’s Death

Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in a still from Stranger Things | Credit: Netflix

The filming for the final chapter of Stranger Things is in full swing and every day, fans are graced with some or the other spoilers emerging from social media leaks. Recently, a few photos from the series filming were posted on social media, which apparently seem to hint that fan favorite Eleven may no longer be with us by the time the last season concludes.

With filming currently taking place in Jackson, Georgia, set in the tumultuous year of 1989, a few set photos made it to the internet showing an atmosphere of deep sorrow and loss. According to X user, Christopher Oquendo, David Harbour and Finn Wolfhard were spotted filming a seemingly heartbreaking scene on December 2, 2024.

Another X user, @Tate100T even shared live footage and images from the filming, showing Harbour’s Chief Jim Hopper rubbing Mike’s back and assuring him that everything will be alright before walking away. These updates can only mean one thing— death. And many believe that it is Millie Bobby Brown‘s Eleven who will be dying in the next and final season.

Fans React to Stranger Things Season 5’s Ominous Update

Millie Bobby Brown in Stranger Things Season 4 | Credit: Netflix

The leaked images and footage from the sets of Stranger Things season 5 have sent shockwaves across the fandom, sparking concern about which of the fan-favorite characters is potentially meeting their demise. With fans buzzing with theories, many are certain that Millie Bobby Brown’s Eleven’s story will either end in a heroic sacrifice or a tragic twist.

Yet, nothing is really confirmed, and fans have their own take on the situation. This is what a lot of them have to say about the leaked update:

As we await official details from the show to drop, fans should remember to take these spoilers and leaks with a pinch of salt, since we have no idea what the Duffer brothers are busy cooking behind the scenes. With one final adventure left, many remain glued to every update, yet only the final season will reveal how it will all end for the beloved characters of Hawkins, Indiana.

Stranger Things Season 5 will be released next year, only on Netflix.