Hopper was seemingly killed after sacrificing himself in the “Stranger Things 3” finale, but the first “Stranger Things 4” teaser revealed he had somehow survived and was now a prisoner in Russia.

Does Mr Hooper die in Stranger Things?

's "Stranger Things" left the ensemble of characters believing the beloved chief of police Jim Hopper had died during the effort to re-close the Gate to the Upside Down. ... Now, Netflix has officially confirmed Hopper is alive and well, but being held prisoner in Russia.

How did Jim Hopper survive?

Netflix released today a teaser video for "Stranger Things 4," confirming Hopper survived an explosion at a subterranean Russian base in fictional Hawkins, Indiana, in the "Stranger Things 3" finale. The video shows Hopper sporting a clean-shaven head while working on a railroad in an arctic prison camp.