Stranger Things Actor Debunks Rumors of Hidden ‘Snyder Cut’

At a Glance

Randy Havens denies a secret “Snyder Cut” for Stranger Things Season 5.
A petition calling for unseen footage has over 316 000 signatures.
The final season wraps up on Wednesday, with 3 new episodes released on Christmas Day.
Why it matters: It stops the spread of misinformation and confirms there is no extended cut.

On Sunday, Stranger Things science teacher Scott Clarke-played by Randy Havens-took to Instagram to dispel rumors that Netflix was hiding an extended cut of the show’s final season. Havens’ all-caps post made it clear that the series will end as scheduled, with no additional footage to be released.

Actor Refutes “Snyder Cut” Rumors

Havens posted, “There’s no secret Snyder cut of the show,” in an all-caps Instagram Stories message. He warned fans against believing every claim they read online, saying, “Please don’t believe everything some random [expletive] tells you on the internet.”

Randy Havens stated:

> “There’s no secret Snyder cut of the show.”

> “Please don’t believe everything some random [expletive] tells you on the internet.”

The “Snyder Cut” Context

The term refers to a fan-led movement that pushed Warner Bros. to release a director’s cut of Zack Snyder’s Justice League. The theatrical version, credited to replacement director Joss Whedon, diverged from Snyder’s original vision. In 2021, Warner Bros. made the full 242-minute Snyder cut available on HBO Max.

Zack Snyder’s Justice League – 242 minutes, released on HBO Max, 2021.
Theatrical Justice League – directed by Joss Whedon, released in 2017.
The fan campaign successfully prompted the release of the full cut.

Fan Movement and Petition

A fan-made Google Doc detailing supposedly shortened storylines sparked the movement, leading to a Change.org petition demanding Netflix release unseen footage. The petition’s organizer said, “I believe it was more to the episodes and we didn’t see them either due to Netflix or the team of stranger things cutting them.”

Petition Organizer stated:

> “I believe it was more to the episodes and we didn’t see them either due to Netflix or the team of stranger things cutting them.”

Season Reception

Critics and viewers have given the final batch mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, Season 5 holds a 56 % audience approval score based on more than 5 000 ratings.

Havens’ Acting Credits

Havens has appeared in 14 episodes of Stranger Things, as well as roles on the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire and the NBC show Grosse Pointe Garden Society.

14 episodes of Stranger Things (IMDb)
Halt and Catch Fire (AMC)
Grosse Pointe Garden Society (NBC)

Final Episodes Release

Fans celebrated the holiday season with the release of three additional episodes of the final season on Christmas Day.

Key Takeaways

Joss Whedon stands by a screen with Justice League cut while Zack Snyder stands by a screen with his 242 minute Snyder Cut

Randy Havens confirms there is no hidden “Snyder Cut” for Stranger Things.
A petition with over 316 000 signatures seeks unseen footage, but Netflix has not responded.
Season 5 ends on Wednesday, with 3 new episodes added on Christmas Day.

With the series officially concluding, fans can focus on the story as it was intended, rather than chasing rumors of missing content.

Author

Michael A. Turner

I’m Michael A. Turner, a Philadelphia-based journalist with a deep-rooted passion for local reporting, government accountability, and community storytelling. For more than a decade, I’ve covered the people, policies, and institutions that shape life across the Philadelphia region. I believe strong local journalism is the backbone of a healthy democracy, and my work is driven by that belief every single day.