Netflix’s massive television show Stranger Things has finally come to an end after a super-sized final season and many fans are wondering what will come next for the cast.

The series created by Matt and Ross Duffer has been a beloved staple to many over the years and it will be sad to accept no new episodes are coming. But the good news is that most of the cast is already preparing their next projects in film, television, music, and more.

For those interested in following along with the careers of stars like Maya Hawke, Millie Bobby Brown, Joe Keery, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, and more, we’ve compiled a helpful guide to outline what everyone is doing and when you can expect to see them on-screen (or in your headphones) again!

Click through the gallery to find out what’s up next for the stars of Stranger Things…

The stars of Stranger Things are surprising fans!

Over the past several days, theaters across the United States and Canada have been screening the series finale of the hit Netflix series.

At some of the screenings, many of the stars of the show surprised fans by stopping by the theaters to chat with audience members about the final season.

Keep reading to find out more…In California, Jamie Campbell Bower attended a screening in Tustin while Brett Gelman attended a screening in Canoga Park and creators the Duffer Brothers attended a screening in Glendale. Cara Buono attended a screening in New Rochelle, New York and Jake Connelly attended a screening in Chicago, Ill.

Up in Canada, Finn Wolfhard attended a screening in Vancouver.

The series finale of Stranger Things is available for streaming on Netflix now. If you want to be spoiled, you can find out which characters lived and who died here.

Click through the gallery for 30+ pictures of the stars at the screenings…

Jamie Campbell Bower has revealed the chilling real-life inspiration behind Mr. Whatsit in Stranger Things season 5.

The 37-year-old actor plays the villainous Vecna/Henry Creel/One and now Mr. Whatsit in the fifth and final season, though all the characters are different sides of the same man, more or less.

Keep reading to find out more…

But Mr. Whatsit is initially introduced as Holly Wheeler’s (Nell Fisher) imaginary friend who soon kidnaps her along with many other children because he needs the kids to help him achieve his grand plan of combining his world of the Abyss and the real world into one.

Given the nature of this character, who has to be charming enough to lure children in, while also being deeply unsettling, it’s not too surprising that Jamie chose Jim Jones as a reference point.

Jones was the leader of the Peoples Temple cult, eventually leading his followers to commit mass suicide in Jonestown, Guyana.

“Jim Jones was an early reference for me,” Jamie told Variety. “He was on the mood board, even with regard to certain things that he’s saying when the kids are all in front of him. There were points where I thought, ‘Do I say the word “you” or do I use the word “we”? We’re a family now.’ That’s really grim! It totally can remove the idea of autonomy, so definitely there had to be that level of cult leader-esqueness about him.”

He also teased what’s to come in the series finale, which will premiere on December 31.

“The end of 7 is an incredible setup for what is to come. And if you think you know what is to come at the beginning of 8, you’re probably wrong,” said The Mortal Instruments star. “It really does blow the f–k up. Whatever you think you know will be exceeded.”

Jamie recently made a surprise cameo appearance in the Stranger Things: The First Shadow play as Henry Creel!

Stranger Things is BACK!

Volume One of the fifth and final season of the hit series was released in November and Volume 2 debuted on Christmas Day.

Stranger Things first debuted over eight years ago back in 2016 and became an instant hit with both fans and critics. The show has won countless awards including 12 Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Grammy awards.

Outside of the show, the cast has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

Now that the fifth and final season is out on Netflix, we’ve now gathered all of the main cast members of Stranger Things, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest Stranger Things cast member is…

The stars of Stranger Things are stepping out for a special screening!

Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Gaten Matarazzo, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Jamie Campbell Bower, Caleb McLaughlin, and Noah Schnapp attended an event celebrating the final episodes of their hit Netflix series on Sunday (December 21) held at The Metrograph in New York City.

Showrunners Matt and Ross Duffer were also in attendance.

Keep reading to find out more…However, several key cast members were missing, like Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, and Sadie Sink. Millie and David were also forced to miss another promo event last week.

The next three episodes of season five of Stranger Things will be released later this week on Christmas Day, December 25 and then the series final be released on New Year’s Eve, December 31.

You can watch the trailer for the final episodes here!

Click through the gallery for 35+ pictures of the Stranger Things stars at the event…

Jamie Campbell Bower just made his Broadway debut as none other than Henry Creel!

The 37-year-old actor famously plays Vecna/Henry Creel on Stranger Things and on Friday night (December 19) he delighted the audience watching the stage show Stranger Things: The First Shadow with a cameo appearance, shares Entertainment Weekly.

Keep reading to find out more…

Jamie appeared at the end of the play during a pivotal scene that ties directly into the show, where an adult Henry meets Eleven for the first time in the Rainbow Room.

Normally, the role of Henry is played by actor Louis McCartney from start to finish in the play.

The Fantastic Beasts alum teased his cameo with a brief Instagram Story posted several hours ago.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a prequel to the popular Netflix series and initially debuted in West End. It officially opened on Broadway in April 2025.

The second volume of Stranger Things season 5 premieres on Christmas Day, followed by the series finale on December 31!

Here’s why Vecna looks different in season 5.

One of the biggest Internet talking points after Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 debuted last month was Vecna’s makeover.

Many noticed that the evil character looked different – specifically, with a smaller waistline. The character, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, is noticeably trimmer in season five and now we’re getting an explanation why.

Keep reading to find out more…

Barrie Gower, the makeup effects department head for the series, explained to People that they “relied more heavily on CGI” this season, “which is why the character looks different.”

Barrie explained, “Matt and Ross [Duffer] were very keen to have this character heavily driven by Jamie‘s performance rather than going down a completely CGI or digital route. But the actual scale of the character now was going to be larger than life.”

“Also, he’d evolved to the point where his body was just made up of these mutated vines and things, rather than being 100% human form. He wanted the ability to be able to see through his body as well, through these cavernous masses and holes in his body, in his arms and what have you, which, again, would be impossible to achieve practically,” Barrie added.

Vecna in Season 4

“Looking at the build and the expense and the time, it seemed like a more straightforward approach to, from the shoulders down, digitally recreate Jamie‘s performance and the body, and we still had a practical head. We had a practical right arm as well, and it would 100% still be Jamie in that makeup,” Barrie continued.

Watch the trailer for the next batch of episodes, dropping next week!

The first part of the final Stranger Things season is now streaming on Netflix and the entertainment company has also released more than 100 photos from the episodes.

Four episodes are now streaming on Netflix with the rest of the season rolling out on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.

Here’s the official logline: The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

Learn all about the ages of the cast and the characters they’re playing in the final season.

Browse through the gallery for more than 100 photos from the fifth Stranger Things season…

Stranger Things is BACK!

The fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series premiered on Wednesday (November 26).

Stranger Things first debuted over eight years ago back in 2016 and became an instant hit with both fans and critics. The show has won countless awards including 12 Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Grammy awards.

Outside of the show, the cast has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

Now that Volume 1 of the fifth and final season is out on Netflix, we’ve now gathered all of the main cast members of Stranger Things, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest Stranger Things cast member is…

Jamie Campbell Bower is hard at work promoting the final season of Stranger Things!

The 37-year-old actor held hands with girlfriend Elena Taber as they arrived at a fan-event on Sunday (November 23) held at Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, Brazil.

Jamie – who sported a black leather jacket, white T-shirt, and jeans – chatted and snapped some selfies with fans at the event where he was also presented with a Brazil soccer jersey.

Keep reading to find out more…Just a few nights before, Jamie and Elena, 29, were in London for the 2025 ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards where Jamie accepted The Television Award for his role as Vecna in Stranger Things.

Here’s the logline for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things: The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

The final season is expected to debut in three parts over the holidays in 2025. Part 1 will be released on November 26th, Part 2 on Christmas Day, and Part Three on New Year’s Eve.

You can watch the latest trailer here!

The trailer for Stranger Things‘ season 5, volume 1 has been released by Netflix!

Some notable moments include lots of demogorgons invading Hawkins, the gang teaming up to get to the Upside Down, and notably…a big absence.

Keep reading to find out more…

Fans will notice that Sadie Sink‘s Max is not featured at all in this new trailer, and her character’s fate was up-in-the-air at the end of season four.

Here’s the logline: The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

The final season is expected to debut in three parts over the holidays in 2025. Part 1 will be released on November 26th, Part 2 on Christmas Day, and Part Three on New Year’s Eve.

Meanwhile, the full cast list can be found here, and there’s 2 stars who have exited the series ahead of the debut!

Watch the trailer above, and see behind-the-scenes stills in the gallery.

Jamie Campbell Bower and girlfriend Elena Taber hit the red carpet together!

The 36-year-old Stranger Things actor and the 29-year-old model and YouTuber stepped out for the 2025 ZYN Rolling Stone UK Awards held at Roundhouse on Thursday night (November 20) in London.

Jamie was on hand to accept The Television Award for his role as Vecna in the Netflix series.

He was also seen carrying his new trophy while the couple exited the awards ceremony later that night.

Keep reading to find out more…

The awards celebrate “artists, bands, actors and institutions that we [Rolling Stone UK] believe defined the year with their art.”

“Thank you so much to Rolling Stone for this wonderful recognition as both an actor and a part-time musician,” he shared in his acceptance speech. “There are no two words more synonymous with music and culture than Rolling Stone. So to be associated with this magazine in a small way is really humbling. and on behalf of myself and the cast of Stranger Things, thank you so much.”

“Stranger Things is a show about love, about hope, about friendship, and above all about being yourself and finding yourself no matter the cost,” Jamie continued. “Its message touches millions and brings light where there may be darkness. It proves that together we truly are stronger, and even when it seems hopeless, all is not lost. It has brought people around the world together and for that I and the rest of the cast are truly thankful.”

“This show has fundamentally changed my life in so many ways and I will be forever grateful. We are really looking forward to handing over this final chapter to you all,” he added at the end. See his full speech here!

If you missed it, Jaime and Elena were last seen hitting the red carpet together earlier this month at the Stranger Things season five premiere in London.

The new season is set to debut the first part NEXT Wednesday (November 26)> Watch the trailer!

Browse through the gallery to see more photos of Jamie Campbell Bower and Elena Taber at the Rolling Stone Awards…

The stars of Stranger Things are taking over London!

Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink attended the UK premiere of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things on Thursday (November 13) held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, England.

Keep reading to find out more…Tons of other cast members were also in attendance including Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, and Joe Keery.

The blockbuster Netflix show will soon come to an end with its highly-anticipated final season, the first part of which will premiere on November 26. Part 2 will be released on December 25, and the series finale will hit the streaming service on December 31.

Watch the first 5 minutes of the season 5 premiere now!

Keep scrolling to see the Stranger Things stars at the UK premiere…

Millie Bobby Brown

Finn Wolfhard

Caleb McLaughlin

Noah Schnapp

Gaten Matarazzo & girlfriend Elizabeth Yu

Sadie Sink

Charlie Heaton

FYI: Charlie is wearing Saint Laurent.

Natalia Dyer

Joe Keery

Jamie Campbell Bower & girlfriend Elena Taber

Priah Ferguson

Brett Gelman & wife Ari Dayan

Cara Buono

Amybeth McNulty

Nell Fisher

Linda Hamilton

Creators Ross Duffer & Matt Duffer

Executive producer Shawn Levy

You can watch the Stranger Things season 5 trailer here!

Click through the gallery to see even more photos of the stars at the premiere…

The young stars of Stranger Things step out for another black carpet event!

Millie Bobby Brown takes center spot in a net-like dress for Netflix’s FYSEE: The Fall Edit Showcase held at Netflix Tudum Theater on Sunday (November 9) in Los Angeles.

She was joined at the event by co-stars Jamie Campbell Bower, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo and Finn Wolfhard, as well as creators Matt and Ross Duffer and executive producer Shawn Levy.

The cast and crew were on hand for a panel and special advanced screening of the first episode from the upcoming fifth and final season.

Just a couple days before, the young stars and more of the cast stepped out for the season five premiere.

Stranger Things season five is set to debut on Netflix on November 26th. Check out the first five minutes here!

Browse through the gallery to see additional photos from the Stranger Things FYSEE event…

All of the main Stranger Things stars were in attendance at the Season 5 premiere red carpet, including Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, and many more!

Of course, other essential actors like Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Cara Buono, and Brett Gelman were also there. As were some of the few new additions to the final season like Linda Hamilton and Nell Fisher (who takes over as Holly Wheeler).

Keep reading to find out more…

The blockbuster Netflix show will soon come to an end with its highly-anticipated final season, the first part of which will premiere on November 26.

For the premiere, everyone came out to support the show, including actors from past seasons like Grace Van Dien, Shannon Purser, Matthew Modine, among others.

There were also cute pics between co-stars like Millie and David, a.k.a. Eleven and Hopper, plus Joe and Maya, who play besties Steve and Robin!

FYI: Millie wore Chopard earrings and a ring, both from the Haute Joaillerie Collection. She also wore Aldo shoes. Noah is wearing a Hublot timepiece. Caleb was wearing a Wales Bonner look, specifically Look 15 from the Autumn Winter 2025 ‘Selah’ Collection, and a Hublot timepiece. Winona is carrying a Métier bag.

Watch the first 5 minutes of the season 5 premiere now!

Stranger Things Season 5 starts streaming Part 1 on November 26, Part 2 on December 25, and the series finale on December 31.

Click through the gallery for more photos of the stars at the Stranger Things season 5 premiere…

The official trailer for Stranger Things season five is here!

The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

About the season, Millie Bobby Brown said, “Eleven is in training mode. She’s in a warrior state, which is the first time you see Eleven like that at the beginning of a season. As for her mindset, all she is thinking about is protecting her friends. Her friends are her chosen family, so she will do whatever it takes to protect them and we’re going to see that.”

The final season is expected to debut in three parts over the holidays in 2025. Part 1 will be released on November 26th, Part 2 on Christmas Day, and Part Three on New Year’s Eve.

Meanwhile, the full cast list can be found here, and there’s 2 stars who have exited the series ahead of the debut!

The first teaser trailer for season 5 of Stranger Things is here!

This upcoming season will be the last for the fan favorite series, which will see the return of Millie Bobby Brown‘s Eleven, Jamie Campbell Bower‘s Vecna, and more.

Head inside to watch the first teaser…

The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

The teaser showcases what’s to come in Hawkins, and it appears as if there’s warfare. There’s lots of demogorgons, an appearance by Vecna, and the introductions of some new characters too including Linda Hamilton.

The final season is expected to debut in three parts over the holidays in 2025. Part 1 will be released on November 26th, Part 2 on Christmas Day, and Part Three on New Year’s Eve.

Netflix also released some first look images, which we’ve included in the gallery of this post.

Meanwhile, the full cast list can be found here, and there’s 2 stars who have exited the series ahead of the debut!

A new teaser trailer for Stranger Things season five is being released tomorrow (July 16), and we have the latest update on the cast list!

The final season is expected to debut in three parts over the holidays in 2025. Part 1 will be released on November 26th, Part 2 on Christmas Day, and Part Three on New Year’s Eve.

Keep reading to see what we learned about returning and departing cast members…

The return of Stranger Things getting closer!

The hit Netflix series first debuted over eight years ago back in 2016 and became an instant hit with both fans and critics. The show has won countless awards including 12 Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Grammy awards.

Outside of the show, the cast has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

As we wait for the final season to air later this year, we’ve now gathered all of the main cast members of Stranger Things, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest Stranger Things cast member is…

The first look photos from Stranger Things season five are here, courtesy of Netflix!

At the live Tudum event over the weekend, Netflix shared a compilation video from the past seasons, which revealed the show’s 2025 release dates. Season five, volume one will debut on November 26th, volume two will premiere on Christmas day, and the series finale is set to drop on New Year’s Eve.

Here’s the official final season synopsis: The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.

One image, which can be seen on the left of the main image here, is especially interesting. Fans are theorizing that the image features Will in the Upside Down, and perhaps he’s already dead in that world…while still being alive in Hawkins’ current timeline.

By the way, see which actor from Stranger Things was not asked back for season 5.

See the first look photos in the gallery of this post…

The stars of the Stranger Things TV series reunite at the Broadway opening night of Stranger Things: The First Shadow at Marquis Theatre on Tuesday (April 22) in New York City.

Jamie Campbell Bower, Charlie Heaton, Natalia Dyer, Noah Schnapp, Priah Ferguson, Cara Buono, Brett Gelman (with wife Ari Dayan) and Matthew Modine all stepped out to support the play based on their show.

Also in attendance were creators Matt and Ross Duffer, writer Kate Trefrey, executive producer Shawn Levy and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

The day before, Sadie Sink visited the play on her day off from her own Broadway play, John Proctor Is The Villain.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes place in 1959 Hawkins and features younger versions of characters like Winona Ryder‘s Joyce and David Harbour‘s Hopper. Find out more and see production photos here!

Browse through the gallery to see more photos of the Stranger Things TV Show cast at the Broadway play opening…

The return of Stranger Things getting closer!

The hit Netflix series first debuted over eight years ago back in 2016 and became an instant hit with both fans and critics. The show has won countless awards including 12 Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Grammy awards.

The cast recently wrapped production on the fifth and final season, which isn’t expected to premiere until late 2025 or early 2026.

Outside of the show, the cast has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve now gathered all of the main cast members of Stranger Things, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest Stranger Things cast member is…

The return of Stranger Things getting closer!

The hit Netflix series first debuted over eight years ago back in 2016 and became an instant hit with both fans and critics. The show has won countless awards including 12 Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Grammy awards.

The cast recently wrapped production on the fifth and final season, which isn’t expected to premiere until late 2025 or early 2026.

Outside of the show, the cast has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve now gathered all of the main cast members of Stranger Things, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest Stranger Things cast member is…

Stranger Things season five has officially wrapped production, and fans are eagerly awaiting the final chapter in the story of Eleven, Mike, and their friend group.

We have the latest update on the cast for the upcoming final episodes, which will feature a major cast exit and several more unknowns.

The final season is expected to debut in three parts over the holidays in 2025. Part 1 will be released on November 26th, Part 2 on Christmas Day, and Part Three on New Year’s Eve.

Keep reading to see what we learned about returning and departing cast members…

The countdown to the return of Stranger Things is on!

The hit Netflix series first debuted over seven years ago in 2016 and became an instant hit with both fans and critics. The show has won countless awards including 12 Emmys, four Golden Globes, and four Grammy awards.

The cast recently reunited to begin production on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which isn’t expected to premiere until late 2025 or early 2026.

Outside of the show, the cast has gone on to achieve incredible things in their own careers, and have amassed an impressive amount of money.

We’ve now gathered all of the main cast members of Stranger Things, and ranked them from lowest to highest estimated net worth.

Click through the slideshow to find out who the richest Stranger Things cast member is…