'Stranger Things' Season 5 Part 1 Is Out, Where Is The Cast Now After 9 Years Of Season 1? Find Out

Stranger Things Season 5 was easily one of the most talked-about releases of the year, 2025. After a long wait, the supernatural show returned with its fifth and final season, but this time with intense drama, emotional moments and darker challenges. For the unversed, Stranger Things Season 5 has been released on Netflix. 

While most fans are busy binge watching Stranger Things Season 5 Part 1 and appreciating it, some fans are also emotional as the show is about to end after almost a decade. The show that first premiered in 2016, gave the industry some superstars like Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Sadie Sink and more. Now, as the show is about to end, take a look at where the cast of the show is after 9 years. 

‘Eleven’ a.k.a Millie Bobby Brown embraced parenthood with Jake Bongiovi

In 2016, when Millie Bobby Brown was cast in the show, Stranger Things Season 1, she was only 12 years old. In the show, she played the role of 'Eleven Hopper', who is a young girl with psychokinetic powers. Millie's role stood out the most in the series. Well, now the actress, who is 21-years-old, is married to Jake Bongiovi and the couple embraced parenthood in August 2025, when they adopted a baby daughter. 

David Harbour received Emmy nominations for Stranger Things

David Harbour plays the role of a devoted police officer named 'Jim Hopper' and a father figure to 'Eleven'. Apart from the sci-fi show, David appeared in iconic and hit films like Thunderbolts, Violent Night 2 and more. Films like Avengers: Doomsday and Evil Genius are in his pipeline. In October 2025, there were reports that the actor had split with his ex wife, Lily Allen. 

Winona Ryder was already an icon before Stranger Things

Winona Ryder plays the role of 'Joyce Byers', who is the determined mother of 'Will'. She is also the foster mother of 'Eleven'. Before Stranger Things, Winona had impressed the audience by her role in Beetlejuice, Heathers, Edward Scissorhands, Little Women, Reality Bites and others. As of now, the actress is reportedly 54-years-old and has not announced any upcoming project. However, her role as 'Joyce' has grabbed a lot of attention. 

Where is ‘Eleven’s’ love interest, ‘Mike Wheeler’ a.k.a Finn Wolfhard?

Young actor, Finn Wolfhard plays the role of 'Mike Wheeler', who is the love interest of 'Eleven' in Stranger Things since the end of Season 1. Reportedly, the actor was 13 years old, when he joined the show. Before this, he had appeared in 100 and Supernatural. Now, the actor, who is 22 years old, is busy in acting and music. For those who don't know, Finn released his solo debut album, Happy Birthday.

Gaten Matarazzo is about to star in an animated film

Gaten Matarazzo, who began his career with Broadway stage in productions like Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Les Misérables, was cast in Stranger Things at the age of 12. In the show, he plays the role of 'Dustin Henderson'. After the show, Gaten is all set to star in the animated film, Animal Farm, alongside Seth Rogen, Woody Harrelson, Glenn Close and Steve Buscemi.

Caleb McLaughlin played the role of 'Simba' in The Lion King

Along with Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin is a part of the friends' group in Stranger Things. In the show, he plays the role of 'Lucas Sinclair', who is portrayed as a brave character. Before the sci-fi show, Caleb had earlier played the role of young 'Simba' in The Lion King. Caleb, who is now 24 years old is all set to appear in sports comedy film, Goat. In his personal life, he is said to be single. 

‘Will Byers’ a.k.a Noah Schnapp is studying entrepreneurship

Noah Schnapp, who plays the role of 'Will Byers' played an important role in the show. Even though, he wasn't there in Season 1, it was his disappearance that sparked both discussion and trauma among fans. Well, now Noah, who is 21 years old is attending the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in entrepreneurship and innovation. Reportedly, he is supposed to graduate in 2026. 

Sadie Sink pleaded to get her role as ‘Max Mayfield’

Even though, Sadie joined Stranger Things in the second season, she soon grabbed a lot of attention for her powerful performance. For those who don't know, when Sadie Sink auditioned for her role, she was initially rejected. Later, when she pleaded and begged, the makers cast her. Sadie, who is now 23, had a great 2025. She appeared in the film, O’Dessa, for which she earned a Tony Award nomination. Later, she will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day and West End debut, Romeo & Juliet. 

Charlie Heaton is in a relationship with Stranger Things co-star

Charlie Heaton plays the role of 'Jonathan Byers', who is a photographer. Before his breakthrough with Stranger Things, he has appeared in multiple British dramas. When he joined the show, he was 22 years old and now at the age of 31, he is all set for Twice Over and the fourth season of HBO’s Industry. In his personal life, he is still in a relationship with his co-star, Natalia Dyer, who plays the role of 'Nancy Wheeler'. The two reportedly started dating in 2016. 

Where is the bully, 'Steve Harrington' a.k.a Joe Keery now?

Joe Keery, who plays the role of 'Steve Harrington' in Stranger Things, started off as a bully, but soon turned into one of the most loved characters of the show. After getting fame with Netflix's supernatural show, the actor lent his voice in the series, The American Revolution. He is also set to appear as 'Travis' in the film, Cold Storage. For the unversed, he is also a musician, who recently announced that he would be touring throughout South American and Mexico through early 2026. 

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