The cast of the massively popular supernatural drama is set to receive substantial paychecks for the show’s concluding season, with earnings reflecting their tenure and star power.
According to recent reports, the financial rewards for the ensemble have grown exponentially since the series’ debut. Several actors who started with salaries around $25,000 per episode are now commanding multi-million dollar sums for the final season.
Leading the reported earnings are veteran star Winona Ryder and co-star David Harbour, each said to be taking home approximately $9.5 million for the season. This represents a significant increase for Ryder, who was previously reported to earn a lower figure for earlier seasons.
Other core cast members, including Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink, are reportedly earning in the range of $6 to $7 million for the final chapter. While Brown’s exact per-episode rate was not specified, her overall agreement with the streaming platform was described as exceptionally lucrative.
Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, and Charlie Heaton are also among the actors said to be securing multi-million dollar payouts, with figures varying based on their roles and involvement from the beginning.
The reported salaries underscore the show’s transformation from a cult favorite to a global phenomenon, with compensation for its stars rising accordingly as viewership soared. The final season’s budget reportedly reflects the high value placed on the original cast to bring the long-running story to its conclusion.
