- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:06 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Stranger Things Season 5 Cast Fee: As Stranger Things Season 5 is set to premiere, excitement is at an all-time high. Over the last decade, the Netflix sci-fi series has turned young actors like Millie Bobby Brown, Noah Schnapp, Finn Wolfhard, and Sadie Sink into global stars. With the final season around the corner, fans are curious to know who earned what especially because the Season 5 salaries are the show’s biggest yet. Surprisingly, the highest-paid actors this season are not the young stars but two of the most experienced names in the cast.
How Much Did Eleven’s Friends Earn In Season 5?
Millie Bobby Brown’s group of on-screen friends Sadie Sink, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin and Noah Schnapp reportedly earned the same salary package for the final season. According to reports, each of them took home around USD 7 million for the whole of Season 5. These young actors have grown with the show and become audience favourites over the years, so their equal pay comes as no surprise.
Meanwhile, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Charlie Heaton and Maya Hawke were originally part of the supporting cast when Season 1 aired. However, their characters gained immense popularity and soon became central to the show’s success. As per reports from Business Insider and News 24, each of them charged USD 750,000 per episode, adding up to USD 6 million for Season 5.
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On the other hand, a few days ago, filmmaker and producer Shawn Levy reviewed the final episode. Speaking to Collider, he said he had watched the complete last episode and called it a ‘masterpiece’. According to Levy, “The Duffers have stuck the landing. It is so deeply satisfying and moving. It wrecked me.” His comments have only added to the growing excitement among fans.
When And Where To Watch Stranger Things Season 5 In India?
The final season of Stranger Things will release on Netflix in three parts: Part 1 on November 27, 2025 (6:30 a.m. IST), Part 2 on December 26, 2025 and Finale on January 1, 2026. New cast members joining this season include Jamie Bowler, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono and more. The legendary Linda Hamilton, known for The Terminator, is also part of the final chapter.
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Who Is the Highest-Paid Actor In Stranger Things Season 5?
Although Millie Bobby Brown earned an impressive USD 300,000 per episode totalling USD 18 million but she is not the highest-paid actor this season. The top earners are Winona Ryder and David Harbour, who reportedly took over USD 1 million per episode. Both were already established stars when the series began, especially Winona Ryder, who has been a Hollywood icon since the ’80s. Their long-running importance to the storyline and their star power make them the highest-paid actors of Stranger Things Season 5.