Trivia: The series finale had a theatrical release on New Year's in 2026. Due to the residual clauses of the actors' contracts, fans wishing to see the finale in a movie theatre could not purchase tickets for it. Rather, they would have to purchase a concessions voucher, which would then essentially allow them to see the finale on the big screen for free.
Trivia: The antenna that Steve and Johnathan use on the station van is a very obvious TV antenna. The same model can be found on Amazon for relatively cheap. It’s obviously been modified, but the elements are the same as those antennas. Another television show on Disney+, WandaVision, used the same prop, also modified.
Answer: The body was fake, made by the scientists at Hawkins Lab in an attempt to cover up his disappearance and the existence of the Upside Down.