Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Elon Musk Criticizes Stranger Things Finale
Elon Musk, a well-known businessman, recently criticized a scene in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things where the character Will Byers comes out as gay.
Musk thought the scene was unnecessary and forced, but many fans of the show disagreed.
They argued that Will's sexuality has been an important part of the story for many seasons.
Noah Schnapp, the actor who plays Will, said he cried when he first read the scene because he thought it was perfect.
The final episode of Stranger Things was released on December 31 in the US and January 1 in India.
The show has been a huge success, with millions of people watching it together, and it even had special screenings in theaters.
The show's creators took a big risk when they started it, and it has become a beloved series that brings people together.
Elon Musk criticized Will Byers' coming out scene in Stranger Things, calling it unnecessary and forced.
Fans and Noah Schnapp defended the scene, stating that Will's sexuality has been a significant plot point throughout the series.
Noah Schnapp, who plays Will, said he cried after reading the scene, finding it perfect.
The final episode of Stranger Things was released on December 31 in the US and January 1 in India.
The budget for Season 5 of Stranger Things is estimated to be $50-$60 million per episode, with over a million fans attending theatrical screenings.
- Who
- Elon Musk, Noah Schnapp, Stranger Things fans
- What
- Elon Musk criticized Will Byers' coming out scene in Stranger Things
- When
- The final episode was released on December 31 in the US and January 1 in India
- Where
- Online, primarily on X (formerly Twitter)
- Why
- Musk felt the scene was unnecessary and forced, while fans and Noah Schnapp defended it as a significant plot point
Elon Musk
Stranger Things Fans and Noah Schnapp
Scene Necessity
Elon Musk
Musk called the scene unnecessary and forced.
Stranger Things Fans and Noah Schnapp
Fans and Noah Schnapp defended it as a significant and well-executed plot point.
- Character
- Will Byers
- Show
- Stranger Things
- Actor
- Noah Schnapp
- Platform
- Netflix
- Release Date (US)
- December 31
- Release Date (India)
- January 1
- Elon Musk's Reaction
- Unnecessary and forced
- Noah Schnapp's Reaction
- Cried after reading the scene
- Budget per Episode (Season 5)
- $50-$60 million
- Total Budget (Season 5)
- Close to half a billion dollars
- Viewing Minutes (Volume 1)
- 8.46 billion
- Theatrical Screenings
- 3,500 screenings across 620 theaters
