Wolfhard, McLaughlin Spotted Filming Mystery Project
A short video shows the two Stranger Things actors on a Chicago street, with the project's subject still unconfirmed.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Television
Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin were seen on set in Chicago in a 20-second video posted to Twitter by Stranger Things Updates. The clip shows the two stopping and looking ahead, but the subject of the project has not been confirmed.
Why it matters
The video has fueled speculation among fans about a possible additional Stranger Things appearance, months after the show's season 5 finale in January 2026. Without confirmation, the project's nature remains an open question.
The evidence is a 20-second clip of unknown origin, filmed about eleven months after the January 2026 season 5 finale. Neither the production nor its subject has been confirmed, and no official statement has been released.
The players
Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor best known for playing Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things and for his role in the horror film IT.
Caleb McLaughlin
Caleb McLaughlin is an American actor best known for playing Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things.
The details
The video shows Wolfhard and McLaughlin walking along a Chicago street before stopping to look at something ahead. It circulated online before being posted to Twitter by Stranger Things Updates, and fans have floated possibilities including a Thanksgiving football commercial or a Saturday Night Live skit.
Timeline
January 2026: Stranger Things season 5 series finale aired.
November 3, 2026: Clip of Wolfhard and McLaughlin on set was posted online.
Big Picture
The clip surfaces roughly eleven months after the January 2026 season 5 finale, a period when cast members typically move on to new projects. Speculation about further Stranger Things content continues to follow the cast's activity.
Viewers should watch for an official announcement before assuming the project is connected to Stranger Things. Until the production is confirmed, the clip offers no information about where or when it will be available.
The takeaway
Unconfirmed set footage often generates more speculation than substance, so readers should wait for official confirmation before drawing conclusions about the project's connection to Stranger Things.
Further reading
For more on the cast's work, see our Television coverage.
