The Stranger Things 5 world premiere transmission was a night to remember. Your favorite cast and creators gathered at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 6 — Stranger Things Day — for an epic celebration of the show’s fifth and final season, which premieres with the first four episodes on Nov. 26.
It was a nostalgic night for everyone, including Winona Ryder, who plays Joyce Byers, the fiercely protective mother of Will (Noah Schnapp) and Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton). Ryder was overcome with emotions when speaking about her younger co-stars.
“I feel like this season I got to spend time with all of them, which was incredibly special. They’re, they’re just … I’ll get emotional … They’re just ... I will always love them forever,” she said, singing a snippet of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.”
Wait, who’s cutting onions?!
Grab a tissue and watch the moment unfold below.
And check out more memorable moments from the premiere here.
Ahead of Season 5, you can stay connected to the world of Stranger Things by hitting the streets for one last ride with CicLAvia in Los Angeles on Nov. 23, showing your fandom at a special fan event in your region, or attending a showing of the award-winning play Stranger Things: The First Shadow in New York or London.
Plus, catch a special sneak peek at the bone-chilling first five minutes of the Stranger Things 5 season opener, titled “The Crawl,” here.
Don’t forget to revisit Seasons 1–4 of Stranger Things, which are streaming on Netflix. Stranger Things 5 premieres with the first four episodes on Nov. 26, followed by three episodes on Christmas, and the finale episode on New Year’s Eve. Find out when new episodes arrive in your part of the world here.
