interview the former child star conducted with Harper’s BAZAAR, the sole stipulation Ryder presented to the Duffer brothers prior to joining the “Stranger Things” ensemble was straightforward: they needed to create space for a “Beetlejuice” sequel if the opportunity arose. Remarkably, Ryder would bask in the best of both scenarios, reprising her cherished character 36 years later in Tim Burton’s 2024 blockbuster “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” while enjoying a prominent role in the hit series for over a decade.
When Stranger Things’ newest season premiered on Netflix in November 2025, it marked the beginning of one of the most eagerly awaited final seasons in the platform’s history. With eight episodes released over three volumes, the series is an exemplary display of optimizing fan enthusiasm. Drawing in 59.6 million viewers within its first week — and causing the streaming service to momentarily crash on its record-setting opening day — audiences were keen to discover what the Duffer brothers had prepared following a three-and-a-half-year break. Filled with substantial budgets, breath-taking cliffhangers, and an undeniably older cast, the series has received predominantly favorable reviews so far, with fans eagerly awaiting its next two episodes.
Few actresses have had as illustrious a career as Winona Ryder, who secured her role in the streaming hit approximately 30 years post her film debut. Despite her remarkable career, in
