See the 'Stranger Things' Cast from Their First Premiere to Their Last
PEOPLE collected photos of the Stranger Things cast from their very first premiere in 2016 to the latest images at the season 5 premiere, nearly a decade later. This visual journey highlights how the original cast members started as kids and have grown up before the audience's eyes.
Final Season Premiere and Cast Reunion
The beloved Netflix show is coming to an end with the release of its fifth season on November 7. For the world premiere of the final season, the cast reunited at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, California. This event marked a significant milestone as fans bid farewell to the iconic series.
Cast Debut Years
- Most cast members made their Stranger Things debut in 2016.
- Maya Hawke joined the series in 2019, playing Robin Buckley.
- Sadie Sink became part of the cast two years earlier, in 2017, as Max Mayfield.
Notable Cast Beginnings
- Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame with this role at just 12 years old.
- Gaten Matarazzo began his career on Broadway before portraying Dustin Henderson at age 13.
- Caleb McLaughlin, also a Broadway alumnus, landed his breakout TV role as Lucas Sinclair at 13.
- Finn Wolfhard had appeared in only two TV episodes before starring as Mike Wheeler at age 13.
"Stranger Things was Millie Bobby Brown's breakout role at just 12 years old."
"Matarazzo kicked off his career on Broadway before heading for his role as Dustin Henderson on the small screen when he was 13 years old."
"Finn Wolfhard had only appeared in two TV episodes before he starred as Mike Wheeler when he was 13 years old."
The photos from the premieres provide a nostalgic look at how much the cast has matured since the sci-fi series first debuted.
Summary: The Stranger Things cast has transformed significantly from their early premieres to the final season’s world premiere, marking the end of a beloved decade-long journey.