Finn Wolfhard Compares “Stranger Things”' Final Season to “Toy Story 3” 'Moment of Leaving Your Toys Behind'

The actor, now 22, was 12 when he first appeared as Mike Wheeler in season 1 of the Netflix hit

Curtis Baker/Netflix; Netflix Finn Wolfhard, in season one and four of Stranger Things

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Finn Wolfhard, in season one and four of Stranger Things

Finn Wolfhard is looking back on his years as Mike Wheeler in Stranger Things.

The actor, 22, spoke to Variety about filming the hit sci-fi drama show's final season, which wrapped up production in December 2024. Wolfhard said leaving the show — which he spent nearly half his life working on — was an incredibly emotional moment for him.

“It’s the last 10 years of my life," said Wolfhard, who was 12 when he first appeared as Mike Wheeler in season one. "Also for the creators, the Duffer Bros. started when they were 30 and now they are 40. Everyone had a long journey and shared it together."

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He continued, "My whole childhood was there. It was sort of the Toy Story 3 moment of leaving your toys behind. It was really special.”

Wolfhard also noted the final season of Stranger Things was shot "Lord of the Rings style" over the course of a year.

Netflix Stranger Things, season one.

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Stranger Things, season one.

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The show's penultimate season offered a significantly deeper probe into Eleven's (Millie Bobby Brown) backstory, and for the first time, saw the cast approaching the final fight from multiple points across the globe. Many questions remained unanswered as the last scene showed Hawkins, Indiana — where most characters call home — being consumed by flames and chaos.

Netflix Stranger Things, season 4.

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Stranger Things, season 4.

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The actor shared that doing his first interview post-Stranger Things feels like "post-graduation or something," he said.

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Letting go is tough, but Wolfhard is proud of the way the show will conclude. "It was a great way to go out and very intense," he said. "I feel like it couldn’t have ended better."

Seasons 1-4 of Stranger Things are now streaming on Netflix.

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