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 Hopper die in Season 4?

The finale of the third season of Stranger Things seemingly showed Hopper sacrificing himself to save Joyce and the children at the giant gate that the Russians had surreptitiously built under Hawkins. But a teaser for season 4 confirmed he is alive.

Is Hopper coming back in Season 4?

We're excited to officially confirm that production on Stranger Things 4 is now underway—and even more excited to announce the return of Hopper! Although it's not all good news for our "American;" he is imprisoned far from home in the snowy wasteland of Kamchatka, where he will face dangers both human…and other.