Stranger Things S5 Finale: MAC-Z Battle Breakdown

Cast & creators discuss the intense MAC-Z battle in Season 5 Volume I, revealing behind-the-scenes insights and key moments. ⚡

Stranger Things S5 Finale: MAC-Z Battle Breakdown
Entertainment Weekly
348.1K views • Dec 1, 2025
Stranger Things S5 Finale: MAC-Z Battle Breakdown

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The cast and creators of ‘Stranger Things’ take us on a deep dive into one of the biggest scenes of the entire series. The battle at the MAC-Z is a crucial moment for the show’s final season, and an epic undertaking for the creative team and actors alike.

This exclusive interview reveals everything it took to pull off the scene, from the visual evolution of the Demogorgons across seasons, to the surprising sound samples used to create their roars. Plus, the cast opens up about the challenges on the other side of the camera when shooting such a complex scene, and how it felt to finally be some of the older actors on set–“like we’re protecting our younger selves.”

The ‘Stranger Things’ Village includes:

Finn Wolfhard, Actor
Noah Schnapp, Actor
Caleb McLaughlin, Actor
Ross Duffer, Creator
Matt Duffer, Creator
Sarah Hindsgaul, Hair Designer
Amy Parris, Costume Designer
Craig Henighan, Supervising Sound Editor
Betsy Paterson, VFX Supervisor


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