Millie Bobby Brown Was Fuming When She Found Out About Will's Superpowers in Stranger Things
Millie Bobby Brown hilariously reveals her shocked—and furious—reaction to discovering Will’s new powers in Stranger Things Season 5.
In this December 2025 visit to The Tonight Show, Millie Bobby Brown tells Jimmy Fallon how she reacted to finding out that Will Byers gets powers in the final season of Stranger Things, the time she snuck into the writers’ room to see spoilers, and what it is like to be a mum for the first time. All of Stranger Things 5 is on Netflix in the UK. Below you will find the interview, the facts about Will’s powers and how to watch the final season.
The interview at a glance
| Show | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon |
|---|---|
| Posted | 7 December 2025 |
| Guest | Millie Bobby Brown, who plays Eleven |
| Season being promoted | Stranger Things 5, the final season |
| Where to watch in the UK | Netflix, all plans |
What does Millie Bobby Brown talk about?
- Will’s powers: her reaction to finding out that Will gets superpowers.
- The writers’ room: the time she snuck in to see major spoilers for the show.
- Becoming a mum: she and her husband Jake Bongiovi announced in August 2025 that they had adopted a baby girl.
- Fan theories: she reacts to theories from Stranger Things fans.
What are Will’s powers in Stranger Things 5?
The Duffer Brothers say they had been thinking about giving Will powers for some time. His powers are not like Eleven’s or Vecna’s: he can only control what is inside the hive mind of Vecna and the Upside Down.
Ross Duffer explained that Will’s power source comes from Vecna, and that Will is in effect puppeteering it. Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, compares the link between the two characters to the one between Harry Potter and Voldemort.
Who is in the cast of Stranger Things 5?
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Millie Bobby Brown | Eleven |
| Noah Schnapp | Will Byers |
| Winona Ryder | Joyce Byers |
| David Harbour | Jim Hopper |
| Finn Wolfhard | Mike Wheeler |
| Jamie Campbell Bower | Vecna / Henry Creel |
| Linda Hamilton | Dr Kay |
How to watch Stranger Things 5 in the UK
- Open Netflix and search for Stranger Things.
- The final season came out in three parts: four episodes on 26 November 2025, three on Christmas Day and the finale on 31 December. All eight are there now.
- All five seasons are included on every Netflix plan, Standard with Ads too.
Questions people ask about Millie Bobby Brown and Will
Are Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp friends?
Yes, close friends. Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, is the godfather of her daughter.
Does Will have powers in Stranger Things?
Yes, in season 5. They come from Vecna, and Will can only use them inside the hive mind of Vecna and the Upside Down.
Why was Millie Bobby Brown fuming?
As the title of the clip says, it was finding out about Will’s superpowers. Watch the video above to hear the story in her own words.
Is Stranger Things 5 the last season?
Yes. The finale was released on 31 December 2025, and in the US and Canada it was also shown in cinemas.
More Stranger Things on Hollywood Box
- The first look at the final season: Stranger Things 5 teaser
- Behind the scenes of the last season: One Last Adventure documentary trailer
- The creators put to the test: How well do Ross and Matt Duffer know each other?
- More from Millie: Millie Bobby Brown on media criticism and The Electric State
Sources
- The Tonight Show on YouTube (the interview and its description)
- Wikipedia: Stranger Things season 5 (release, cast, Will’s powers)
- Wikipedia: Millie Bobby Brown (family)
- The Movie Database: Stranger Things (seasons, UK availability)
Updated 5 October 2026 by the Hollywood Box team.
