See The 'Stranger Things' Cast from Their First Premiere to Their Last

See the 'Stranger Things' Cast from Their First Premiere to Their Last

After nearly a decade, the cast of the Netflix phenomenon "Stranger Things" is bidding farewell to the series. With the long-awaited release of its fifth and final season on November 7, the stars reunited for the world premiere held at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, California.

Over the years, both the actors and their characters have matured before the audience’s eyes. PEOPLE compiled photos capturing their journey from the early red carpets in 2016 to the latest event almost ten years later.

From the Beginning

Most of the main cast members, except for Maya Hawke and Sadie Sink, first appeared in 2016. Hawke joined in 2019 as Robin Buckley, while Sink entered the story two years earlier as Max Mayfield.

“Stranger Things was Millie Bobby Brown’s breakout role at just 12 years old.”

Gaten Matarazzo began his acting career on Broadway before taking on the role of Dustin Henderson at the age of 13. Caleb McLaughlin, also starting on Broadway, was 13 when he landed his first major television role in the show. Finn Wolfhard had only a couple of television credits before starring as Mike Wheeler at the same age.

Looking at their recent photos, fans can trace the remarkable growth of the youthful ensemble that helped turn "Stranger Things" into a cultural touchstone of the 2010s.

Author’s Summary

The article celebrates the decade-long evolution of the "Stranger Things" cast, spotlighting their growth from young newcomers to well-known stars as the series reaches its conclusion.

People — 2025-11-07