See The 'Stranger Things' Cast from Their First Premiere to Their Last
PEOPLE gathered photos of the 'Stranger Things' cast members, comparing their first premiere in 2016 to their latest appearance at the Season 5 premiere nearly 10 years later. The original cast joined the series as children, and viewers watched them grow up alongside their characters.
As the hit Netflix show comes to an end with the release of its fifth season on November 7, the cast reunited for the world premiere at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, California.
Cast Debut and Growth Over the Years
- Most of the original cast debuted in 2016, except Maya Hawke and Sadie Sink. Hawke joined in 2019 as Robin Buckley, and Sink arrived two years earlier as Max Mayfield.
- Millie Bobby Brown's role as Eleven was her breakout role at just 12 years old.
- Gaten Matarazzo began on Broadway before playing Dustin Henderson at age 13.
- Caleb McLaughlin, also a Broadway actor, was 13 when he landed the role of Lucas Sinclair.
- Finn Wolfhard had only appeared in two TV episodes before starring as Mike Wheeler at 13.
Cast Reunion and Reflection
Looking at recent photos from the Season 5 premiere, fans can reflect on how much the actors have changed since the sci-fi series first premiered. The show has been a journey of growth both on and off the screen.
"The cast of Stranger Things is saying goodbye to the series after nearly 10 years," PEOPLE reported.
Author's summary: The 'Stranger Things' cast, who started as child actors in 2016, reunited for the final season premiere in 2025, marking the end of a decade-long journey of growth and success.