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

PEOPLE compiled photos of the 'Stranger Things' cast from their first premiere in 2016 to their latest appearance at the season 5 premiere, almost 10 years later. The original cast members started as kids when they first joined the series.

The End of an Era

The cast is bidding farewell to the series as the popular Netflix show ends with the release of its fifth season on November 7. The final season's world premiere was held at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood, California.

Growth on Screen and Off

Fans have watched the actors and their characters mature over the years. To reflect on their journey, PEOPLE gathered photos from the earliest premieres to the newest ones.

Cast Debut Timeline

Most cast members debuted in 2016.
Maya Hawke joined in 2019 as Robin Buckley.
Sadie Sink appeared starting in 2017 as Max Mayfield.

Breakout Roles and Early Careers

Millie Bobby Brown's role as Eleven marked her breakout at just 12 years old.
Gaten Matarazzo started his career on Broadway before playing Dustin Henderson at age 13.
Caleb McLaughlin also began on Broadway and was 13 when he took on his TV breakthrough role.
Finn Wolfhard had only two TV credits before starring as Mike Wheeler, also at 13.

"The cast of Stranger Things is saying goodbye to the series...the hit Netflix show is coming to an end with the impending release of its fifth season."

Looking at both their earliest and recent photos highlights the remarkable growth they've experienced since the sci-fi show premiered.

Author's summary: Over nearly a decade, the 'Stranger Things' cast has grown from child actors to stars, concluding their journey with the show's final season premiere in 2025.

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People — 2025-11-07