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Stranger Things Star Gaten Matarazzo Reflects on Finale

11/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin in Stranger Things, reflected on the show's conclusion during a London press tour as the final season approaches.
He is 23 and feels anticipation and anxiety.
Fans are already dressing as his character for Halloween, and Matarazzo has projects including voicing in Animal Farm and starring in a stoner comedy.
The final episode will have a limited cinema release in the US on December 31.

History

Historical Context

The conclusion of "Stranger Things" in 2023 resonates with the cultural impact of "Friends," whose finale attracted over 52 million viewers in 2004. Both series, produced by Warner Bros., have shaped television history. As fans celebrate the end of "Stranger Things," the show's influence on Halloween costumes mirrors trends seen with "Harry Potter," highlighting its lasting significance in popular culture.

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Story summary

Gaten Matarazzo, who plays Dustin in Stranger Things, reflected on the show's conclusion during a London press tour as the final season approaches.
He is 23 and feels anticipation and anxiety.
Fans are already dressing as his character for Halloween, and Matarazzo has projects including voicing in Animal Farm and starring in a stoner comedy.
The final episode will have a limited cinema release in the US on December 31.

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