Stranger Things season 5 trailer has fans convinced that Will Byers will be the one to defeat Vecna in a wild full circle moment However, through channeling his emotions, Will is able to harness Vecna's powers via their connection and kill the Demogorgons. It becomes clear that what Vecna did to Will when he kidnapped him in 1983 may be the very thing that ends him. In this sense, Will and Vecna's relationship sure does have a familiar feeling, and that is no mistake, as star Noah Schanpp says that it is akin to that of Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter film series. "For Will, we start to learn the parallels between Will and Vecna, and it almost felt very Harry Potter to me that I had to go back and re-watch the movies, because the Harry Potter-Voldemort relationship felt very close to Will and Vecna," said Schnapp to Deadline , adding that the similarities between the two will become clearer in volume 2. "So just kind of exploring those parallels and what that means." Not only does Stranger Things reflect the fantastical hero and villain duo in the writing, but it looks like the Harry Potter series inspired the sci-fi show visually, too. One fan took to Twitter to share a side-by-side from episode 4 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, and the side-by-side shot is uncanny. Check out the post below. Noah Schnapp teases that the connection between Will and Vecna mirrors Harry Potter and Voldemort, and it will be more obvious in Volume 2. pic.twitter.com/2fZqtUDy3T November 28, 2025 As we know, in the final Harry Potter film, the young wizard is able to use Voldemort's powers against him, finally killing him. We have a feeling that Will may just do the same to Vecna in the Stranger Things season 5 finale. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Stranger Things season 5 volume 1 is out on Netflix, with volume 2 set to arrive on Christmas Day. See our Stranger Things season release schedule for exact timings. For more, check out our list of the best Netflix shows to stream right now. CATEGORIES Source: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-shows/stranger-things-star-says-vecna-and-wills-relationship-mirrors-that-of-harry-potter-and-voldemort-and-the-side-by-side-shot-is-uncanny/