What the Main 'Stranger Things' Cast Is Doing Next
January 2, 2026
Stranger Things concluded its series run, but its young cast members have been busy with new projects. From blockbuster films to upcoming TV roles, here's a look at what the main players are working on now that they've moved on from Hawkins and the Upside Down.
Millie Bobby Brown
Role: Eleven
Upcoming projects: Enola Holmes 3
While filming Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown also appeared in the Godzilla movies and starred in films like Damsel, The Electric State, and the Enola Holmes series. The highly anticipated third installment of Enola Holmes is currently in post-production and expected to arrive later this year.
Finn Wolfhard
Role: Mike
Upcoming projects: Crash Land
Finn Wolfhard continued with horror projects during Stranger Things, including Ghostbusters: Afterlife and It movies. Moving into 2026, he’s set to star in Crash Land, a small-town coming-of-age film.
Gaten Matarazzo
Role: Dustin
Upcoming projects: The Untitled BriTANick Pizza Movie
Alongside Stranger Things, Gaten Matarazzo has voiced characters in The Angry Birds Movie 2, Lego Star Wars, and Animal Farm. He’s also starring in The Untitled BriTANick Pizza Movie, about college students on a pizza quest, alongside Sarah Sherman and Lulu Wilson.
Noah Schnapp
Role: Will
Upcoming projects: N/A
Noah Schnapp voiced Charlie Brown in The Peanuts Movie and appeared in Hubie Halloween. As of now, he has no confirmed upcoming projects but remains in the spotlight for future roles.
Caleb McLaughlin
Role: Lucas
Upcoming projects: GOAT
Caleb played roles in High Flying Bird, Concrete Cowboy, and The Book of Clarence. His next project is GOAT, an animated sports film featuring a small animal with big ambitions in the world of 'roarball.'
Sadie Sink
Role: Max
Upcoming projects: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Sadie has appeared in Fear Street, Dear Zoe, and A Sacrifice, with a notable role in The Whale. She’s set to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day in 2026, rumored to be playing a villain, possibly setting her up for future Marvel appearances.
Charlie Heaton
Role: Jonathan
Upcoming projects: Industry
In addition to Stranger Things, Charlie starred in The New Mutants and The Souvenir: Part II. Currently, he’s part of the HBO series Industry andStars in the upcoming romantic drama Twice Over.
Natalia Dyer
Role: Nancy
While making Stranger Things, Natalia appeared in projects like Based on a True Story and the film Velvet Buzzsaw. She has no announced upcoming projects at this time.
Joe Keery
Role: Steve
Upcoming projects: Cold Storage
Joe Keery played Gator Tillman in Fargo Season 5 and starred in films like Spree and Free Guy. He will soon star in Cold Storage, a horror movie with Liam Neeson, and also performs as the frontman of the band Post Animal.
Maya Hawke
Role: Robin
Upcoming projects: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
Maya appeared in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Do Revenge, and Asteroid City. In 2026, she’ll star as Wiress in a new Hunger Games movie and appears in indie films Wishful Thinking and One Night Only.
These talented actors have exciting careers ahead, expanding their horizons beyond Hawkins. For more insights, check out our lists of the best Stranger Things characters and best episodes from the series.