Steve Seemingly Visits Dustin At College In Stranger Things Season 5 Set Photos

Steve seemingly visits Dustin at college in new Stranger Things season 5 set photos. Netflix's massively popular sci-fi series is heading into its fifth and final season, which started filming this past January, with a plethora of set photos leaking out over the course of the year. Since the start of the show in 2016, the dynamic between Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo) and Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) has been a standout and should be explored further in Stranger Things season 5.

Now, as the final season continues filming, new Stranger Things season 5 set photos seemingly show Steve visiting Dustin at college. Via Just Jared, a slideshow of over 25 set photos shows Gaten Matarazzo and Joe Keery hanging out while filming a scene together in Atlanta on December 12, with the two actors occasionally embracing each other for a hug. Check out the full gallery via the link below:

What The Set Photos Mean For Steve & Dustin In Stranger Things Season 5

Steve Supports Dustin During His Struggle

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The new Stranger Things season 5 set photos come shortly after Gaten Matarazzo teased how Eddie's death will impact Dustin's arc during the final season. The star says his character will be grappling with intense grief and trauma, describing how the "weight of loss... seems to carry on with him." He hopes viewers will connect with Dustin's journey, resonating with the "confusion and rage" of coping with loss. Matarazzo also notes season 5's darker tone, starting amidst Hawkins' disarray, as the aftermath of Vecna's destruction shapes a dramatically altered setting.

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In addition to seemingly revealing that Dustin will be going off to college, suggesting the core friend group will be separated once again in season 5, the set photos hint at how Steve will play a crucial role in helping Dustin cope with his grief over Eddie's death. He seemingly takes the time to visit him at college, where Dustin is likely isolated. Their emotional embrace underscores the deep bond they share, suggesting Steve's support will be instrumental in helping Dustin navigate his grief in season 5.

Our Take On The Stranger Things Season 5 Set Photos

Characters Will Be Separated During A Crucial Time

The new season 5 set photos, seemingly showing Steve visiting Dustin at college, suggest the show's main cast will be separated once again after season 4 saw them scattered across various locations – Hawkins, California, and Russia. Additionally, as Dustin copes with Eddie's death, Steve's support will be instrumental in helping him overcome his grief. This connection will likely be pivotal in Dustin's journey to overcome his grief, and the characters' entire emotional arc as they face the show's climactic challenges in Stranger Things season 5.

Stranger Things season 5 is expected to release in 2025.

Source: Just Jared