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'Stranger Things' cast through the years: See Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard grow up

July 2, 2022Updated Oct. 23, 2025, 7:10 p.m. ET
The gang's all here in "Stranger Things" Season 5: Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers, and Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson.
The gang's all here in "Stranger Things" Season 5: Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, Joe Keery as Steve Harrington, Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers, and Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson.
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David Harbour as Jim Hopper and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Season 5 of "Stranger Things."
David Harbour as Jim Hopper and Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Season 5 of "Stranger Things."
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The cast of "Stranger Things" have grown up a lot since the show first premiered on Netflix back in July 2016. In honor of the long-awaited Season 5, due in 2025, here's a look at the young stars through the years.
The cast of "Stranger Things" have grown up a lot since the show first premiered on Netflix back in July 2016. In honor of the long-awaited Season 5, due in 2025, here's a look at the young stars through the years.
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Millie Bobby Brown has starred as the telekinetic Ele (short for Eleven) since she was 12 in Season 1.
Millie Bobby Brown has starred as the telekinetic Ele (short for Eleven) since she was 12 in Season 1.
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After rocking a buzzcut in Season 1, Brown ' s Eleven returned for Season 2 with curly hair.
After rocking a buzzcut in Season 1, Brown's Eleven returned for Season 2 with curly hair.
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Brown's Eleven had plenty of challenges to navigate in Season 4 — including the treacherous social waters of high school.
Brown's Eleven had plenty of challenges to navigate in Season 4 — including the treacherous social waters of high school.
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Off camera, Brown, sported a blond look at the Season 4 premiere in New York in May 2022.
Off camera, Brown, sported a blond look at the Season 4 premiere in New York in May 2022.
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Millie Bobby Brown attends the Netflix's "The Electric State" Fan Screening at The Paris Theatre on March 11, 2025, in New York City.
Millie Bobby Brown attends the Netflix's "The Electric State" Fan Screening at The Paris Theatre on March 11, 2025, in New York City.
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In Season 1, Eleven found a close friend and confidante in Mike Wheeler, played by a 13-year-old Finn Wolfhard.
In Season 1, Eleven found a close friend and confidante in Mike Wheeler, played by a 13-year-old Finn Wolfhard.
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Wolfhard ' s Mike serves as the leader of the friend group on " Stranger Things. "
Wolfhard's Mike serves as the leader of the friend group on "Stranger Things."
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Wolfhard also starred in the 2017 horror film " It " and voiced Pugsley Addams in the 2019 animated film " The Addams Family. " Here he is at " The Addams Family " premiere in Los Angeles in October 2019.
Wolfhard also starred in the 2017 horror film "It" and voiced Pugsley Addams in the 2019 animated film "The Addams Family." Here he is at "The Addams Family" premiere in Los Angeles in October 2019.
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Finn Wolfhard attends A24's "The Legend Of Ochi" New York Premiere at Village East Cinema on April 15, 2025, in New York City.
Finn Wolfhard attends A24's "The Legend Of Ochi" New York Premiere at Village East Cinema on April 15, 2025, in New York City.
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Gaten Matarazzo, second from left, plays fan-favorite Dustin Henderson. He was 13 when the show came out.
Gaten Matarazzo, second from left, plays fan-favorite Dustin Henderson. He was 13 when the show came out.
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In Season 3, Matarazzo's Dustin teamed up with Robin Buckley (Maya Hawke) and Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) to unlock a mystery leading them to a Soviet base hidden underneath the town's mall.
In Season 3, Matarazzo's Dustin teamed up with Robin Buckley (Maya Hawke) and Steve Harrington (Joe Keery) to unlock a mystery leading them to a Soviet base hidden underneath the town's mall.
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Matarazzo spoke onstage at the Tony Awards in June 2022.
Matarazzo spoke onstage at the Tony Awards in June 2022.
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Gaten Matarazzo attends "John Proctor Is The Villain" Broadway opening night at the Booth Theatre on April 14, 2025 in New York City.
Gaten Matarazzo attends "John Proctor Is The Villain" Broadway opening night at the Booth Theatre on April 14, 2025 in New York City.
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Caleb McLaughlin has played Lucas Sinclair, right, on "Stranger Things" since he was 14 in Season 1.
Caleb McLaughlin has played Lucas Sinclair, right, on "Stranger Things" since he was 14 in Season 1.
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In Season 4, McLaughlin's Lucas became popular for the first time in his life after making the high school basketball team.
In Season 4, McLaughlin's Lucas became popular for the first time in his life after making the high school basketball team.
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McLaughlin served this glam look on the red carpet at the 2022 Season 4 premiere.
McLaughlin served this glam look on the red carpet at the 2022 Season 4 premiere.
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Caleb McLaughlin attends "Stranger Things" and Award Presentation To The Duffer Brothers (Variety Showrunner Award) during the 13th SCAD TVfest on Feb. 5, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Caleb McLaughlin attends "Stranger Things" and Award Presentation To The Duffer Brothers (Variety Showrunner Award) during the 13th SCAD TVfest on Feb. 5, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Known for his bowl cut and ominous facial expressions, Will Byers, played by an 11-year-old Noah Schnapp, vanished in Season 1, propelling his friends and mother on a wild adventure looking for him. Here he is pictured in Season 2.
Known for his bowl cut and ominous facial expressions, Will Byers, played by an 11-year-old Noah Schnapp, vanished in Season 1, propelling his friends and mother on a wild adventure looking for him. Here he is pictured in Season 2.
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Schnapp rolled up to the Season 4 premiere, but left the bowl cut behind.
Schnapp rolled up to the Season 4 premiere, but left the bowl cut behind.
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Noah Schnapp attends Variety Power of Young Hollywood at NeueHouse Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2023, in Hollywood, California.
Noah Schnapp attends Variety Power of Young Hollywood at NeueHouse Los Angeles on Aug. 10, 2023, in Hollywood, California.
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Sadie Sink, then 14, was a newcomer on Season 2, which debuted in October 2017. She plays the guarded Max Mayfield.
Sadie Sink, then 14, was a newcomer on Season 2, which debuted in October 2017. She plays the guarded Max Mayfield.
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She eventually became friends with the rest of the gang, including Eleven. The two enjoyed ice cream cones in Season 3.
She eventually became friends with the rest of the gang, including Eleven. The two enjoyed ice cream cones in Season 3.
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Life has taken a dark turn for Sink ' s Mayfield, who lost her brother Billy to The Mind Flayer monster at the end of Season 3. Here she is visiting his grave in Season 4.
Life has taken a dark turn for Sink's Mayfield, who lost her brother Billy to The Mind Flayer monster at the end of Season 3. Here she is visiting his grave in Season 4.
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Sadie Sink attends "John Proctor Is The Villain" Broadway opening night at the Booth Theatre on April 14, 2025, in New York City.
Sadie Sink attends "John Proctor Is The Villain" Broadway opening night at the Booth Theatre on April 14, 2025, in New York City.
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