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

Stranger Things Cast: From First Premiere to Final Season

PEOPLE compiled photos of the Stranger Things cast from their initial premiere in 2016 to their most recent appearance at the season 5 premiere nearly a decade later. The original cast members joined the series as children and have grown visibly over the years.

The Series Finale Premiere

The hit Netflix show is concluding after nearly 10 years with the release of its fifth season on November 7. The cast gathered for the world premiere of the final season at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, California.

Cast Debut Years

Most cast members debuted in 2016, the show's first year.
Maya Hawke joined in 2019 as Robin Buckley.
Sadie Sink started in 2017 playing Max Mayfield.

Early Careers of the Main Cast

Millie Bobby Brown starred in her breakout role as Eleven at just 12 years old.
Gaten Matarazzo began on Broadway before playing Dustin Henderson at age 13.
Caleb McLaughlin, like Matarazzo, started on Broadway and took his TV breakout role at 13.
Finn Wolfhard had only two TV episode appearances before landing his role as Mike Wheeler at 13.

Reflection

From childhood to young adulthood, the Stranger Things cast has grown both on screen and in their careers, marking the end of an era for fans worldwide.

“The cast reunited for the world premiere of the final season at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, Calif.”

Author's summary: The Stranger Things cast’s journey from their first premiere as kids in 2016 to the final season’s world premiere in 2025 shows a decade of growth and lasting impact on viewers.

People — 2025-11-07

Stranger Things Cast: From First Premiere to Final Season

The Series Finale Premiere

Cast Debut Years

Early Careers of the Main Cast

Reflection

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