Stranger Things Season 5 has sealed Hawkins' supernatural tale, the emotional core, and everlasting friendships. And now its stars are scattered in new directions, illuminating Tinseltown with their exceptional talent. Finn Wolfhard, who immortalized Mike Wheeler, is not set off on a musical journey. 

As the finale brought the end of a decade-long journey for Wolfhard, the multi-hyphenated star is now ready to discover directions beyond the Upside Down. 

So, what is there in Finn Wolfhard's future when Hawkins' safety is no longer a concern?

In an interview with Esquire, Finn Wolfhard expressed that although he still loves acting, the music arena, especially with his band The Aubreys, will become a big part of his life after Stranger Things, especially in 2026. He furthered that right after wrapping up the New Year’s Eve finale, he has no major acting engagements as of now.

However, Wolfhard would prefer to explore projects that align with his creative pursuits. But first comes the release of a new album, recording new songs he had been writing, and a tour with his band. He would only pursue acting projects that truly excite him so he can devote time to his passion projects. 

“I definitely want to pursue and keep on acting, but only if it’s something that I’m really in love with. I’m probably going to tour a little bit with my band next year and put out another album," Wolfhard revealed to the outlet.

"I have some music that I’ve written over the last two years that I want to record. So I’m kind of keeping it open," Wolfhard added while talking to Esquire after the Stranger Things finale.

Meanwhile, Wolfhard also confirmed to the outlet that he has already wrapped up filming his upcoming stunt comedy Crash Land, written and directed by Dempsey Bryk, and starring Gabriel LaBelle. The actor is allowing himself to take in opportunities in music and acting without pressure, always relying on his creative instincts as the guiding light that has preserved his music throughout his decade-long tenure with Hawkins. 

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Curious about Finn Wolfhard's blooming music career?

Finn Wolfhard not only delivers mind-blowing hits on Netflix but also serves musical elegance with his band The Aubreys, formed in 2019. Long before Stranger Things ended with a box-office bang, Wolfhard had already built a thriving solo music career as well by releasing his debut solo album 'Happy Birthday' via AWAL on June 6, 2025, a splendid mix of indie rock and garage punk.

At the very beginning, Wolfhard was part of the band Calpurnia, which dissolved in 2019. Having moved on with The Aubreys, he debuted with their single ‘Getting Better (otherwise)’ for his 2020 movie The Turning.

The Aubreys also added 'Soda & Pie' and 'Karaoke Alone to their discography. Earlier examples from his band’s singles include 'Sand in My Bed', 'Smoke Bomb', and more. And now with Wolfhard revealing that he has a whole bunch of songs prepared for recording, touring, and eventually sharing with a wider audience, fans have a lot more to look forward to despite the Stranger Things blues.

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