The cast of Stranger Things has grown up right before our eyes, making the premiere in 2016 seem like forever ago.
It’s only been six years since the Netflix series was first released, but since the cast was so young when they began, fans have seen such a huge change in their appearance since day one.
The fourth season of Stranger Things is set to be released in two volumes, with the first set to premiere on May 27, 2022, and the second volume five weeks later on July 1, 2022. In anticipation of its release, the cast recently showed up at a Season 4 premiere, highlighting just how much they’ve all grown up.
So, in honor of the new season hitting Netflix later this month, let’s see some Season 1 - Season 4 transformations from the young stars.
Millie Bobby Brown
Here’s Millie Bobby Brown in 2016, a few months after the premiere of Stranger Things.
And here she is at the Season 4 premiere on May 15, 2022. The 18-year-old isn’t quite all grown up, but she’s grown into her own as a teenager.
Gaten Matarazzo
Here’s another star of Stranger Things, Gaten Matarazzo, six years ago.
Annnnd at the premiere over the weekend. He’s 19 now!
Caleb McLaughlin
For our next transformation: Caleb McLaughlin.
Here’s the 20-year-old at the Season 4 premiere, looking cooler than ever.
Noah Schnapp
Noah Schnappas wasn’t even a teenager yet when he started his role on Stranger Things.
Now, he’s 17 and looks like a whole different person! That’s growing up for ya.
Natalia Dyer
Lastly, let’s take a look at Natalia Dyer’s transformation.
Here she is at the Season 4 premiere. Not quite as dramatic, since Dyer was already 21 when she got the gig, but still a nice walk down memory lane.
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