What Happened to Stranger Things Cast?

The cast of "Stranger Things," a show that became a global cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2016, has largely moved on to new and diverse projects following the series' emotional conclusion. The fifth and final season of the beloved Netflix science fiction horror drama was released in three volumes, with the finale dropping on December 31, 2025. This marked the end of an era for the actors who grew up in the spotlight, many of whom joined the show as young teenagers.

Millie Bobby Brown, who portrayed the telekinetic Eleven, has emerged as one of the wealthiest cast members with an estimated net worth of $20 million as of early 2026, largely due to her acting roles and business ventures. Her post-"Stranger Things" slate includes starring in and executive producing the fantasy film "Damsel" (2024) and the sci-fi movie "The Electric State" (2025). She is also set to reprise her role in "Enola Holmes 3" (Summer 2026) and star in the romantic comedy "Just Picture It" (late 2026).

Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler) has expanded his career both in front of and behind the camera. He co-wrote, co-directed, and co-starred in the horror-comedy "Hell of a Summer," released theatrically in April 2025. He also released his debut solo album, "Happy Birthday," in June 2025, and is developing a biopic about the band The Replacements. His upcoming acting projects include the stunt comedy film "Crash Land." Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield) has garnered critical acclaim for her performances, including in "The Whale" (2022). In 2026, she made her West End debut as Juliet in a new production of "Romeo & Juliet" (March-June 2026) and is slated to appear in "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" (July 2026), with reports also linking her to "Avengers: Secret Wars" (2027). Additionally, she will star in and executive produce the Hulu/FX limited series "The Marriage Plot," greenlit in June 2026.

Other key cast members are equally busy. Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair) starred in the animated sports comedy "GOAT," released in February 2026, where he reunited with co-star David Harbour. He is also currently filming the thriller "2034" for Netflix. Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson) lent his voice to the animated film "Animal Farm" (May 2026) and starred in the stoner comedy "Pizza Movie," which premiered at SXSW in March 2026 and was released on Hulu in April 2026. Joe Keery (Steve Harrington) continued his music career as Djo, with his song "End of Beginning" going viral in 2024 and topping streaming charts again in 2026. He also starred in the sci-fi horror-comedy film "Cold Storage," released in February 2026.

Natalia Dyer (Nancy Wheeler) joined the cast of Amazon MGM's romantic comedy "Goodbye Girl," with production commencing in February 2026. Charlie Heaton (Jonathan Byers) appeared in the fourth season of HBO's financial drama "Industry," which premiered in January 2026, and is set to take over the role of Charles Shelby in a "Peaky Blinders" sequel series. He also has the film "Billy Knight" (early 2026) and the Netflix limited series "Untitled Newfoundland Project" (late 2026) in his pipeline. Veteran actors David Harbour (Jim Hopper) and Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers) continue to have active careers. Harbour reprised his role as Red Guardian in Marvel's "Thunderbolts*" (2025) and is confirmed for "Avengers: Doomsday" (December 2026), as well as starring in "Violent Night 2" (December 2026). Noah Schnapp (Will Byers), as of early 2026, is focusing on completing his business degree from the Wharton School in May 2026 and is being selective about his next acting roles, while also managing his successful business ventures like TBH and TenderFix.