As the Most-Watched TV Series in the World, What is the Estimated Net Worth of the "Stranger Things" Cast?

"Stranger Things" is one of the most-watched television series globally. Netflix records show that "Stranger Things 4" alone garnered 1.35 billion hours of viewing in its first 28 days of release, as cited on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Created on July 15, 2016, the series has four seasons, each comprising 8-9 episodes. Recently, Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of "Stranger Things," announced that the series will be adapted into an animated series.

"We’ve always dreamed of an animated 'Stranger Things' in the vein of the Saturday morning cartoons we loved growing up," the Duffer brothers stated in a press release, as quoted by CNN Indonesia from Variety on Monday, April 11, 2023.

Given its popularity and upcoming adaptation, "Stranger Things" has generated significant revenue, with the cast benefiting considerably from the sci-fi horror series' success.

According to Seventeen, the cast's salaries for season 5 were negotiated in four tiers. Tier one includes Winona Ryder and David Harbour; tier two comprises Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, and Sadie Sink; tier three consists of Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, and Charlie Heaton; and tier four encompasses the supporting cast.

Matthew Belloni's report in Puck indicates that tier one earned US$9.5 million, or Rp141 billion (assuming an exchange rate of Rp14,910 per US dollar) for season 5. Tier two received approximately US$7 million, tier three slightly over US$6 million, and tier four "significantly less" than the other tiers.

So, what are the earnings and net worths of the "Stranger Things" cast? The following is a brief overview compiled from Seventeen and other sources.

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* Winona Ryder (Joyce Byers)

Winona Ryder is a well-known actress with extensive experience, having won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "The Age of Innocence" in 1994. She has starred in numerous films. Celebrity Net Worth reports that she initially earned US$100,000 per episode for the first two seasons of "Stranger Things," and now earns around US$350,000 per episode. The outlet estimates her net worth at approximately US$18 million (Rp268.42 billion), a figure likely to increase with new seasons of "Stranger Things."

* Millie Bobby Brown (Eleven)

Millie Bobby Brown is estimated to have earned US$30,000 per episode for seasons 1 and 2, and between US$200,000 and US$250,000 for season 3. She reportedly earned around US$300,000 per episode for season 4, a figure likely to increase in subsequent seasons. Beyond "Stranger Things," Millie has starred in feature films and endorses major brands. She even has her own brand. Her net worth is estimated at around US$14 million (Rp208.77 billion).

* David Harbour (Jim Hopper)

Similar to Winona Ryder, David Harbour had significant experience before joining "Stranger Things" as Police Chief Jim Hopper. He has starred in numerous films and television series. According to Celebrity Net Worth, his "Stranger Things" salary is estimated to be similar to Winona Ryder's. The outlet estimates his net worth at US$6 million (Rp89.47 billion).

* Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson)

Gaten Matarazzo often finds himself in perilous situations, consistently solving mysteries using his gadgets. Before his prominent role in the series, he starred in "Les Miserables: The Broadway Musical" and guest-starred in "The Blacklist." In the years since "Stranger Things," he starred in "The Angry Birds Movie 2." On May 25, 2022, he was announced to be returning to the Broadway stage as Jared Kleinman in "Dear Evan Hansen." The 19-year-old actor also frequently endorses many brands. His net worth is estimated at US$5 million (Rp74.56 billion).

* Finn Wolfhard (Mike Wheeler)

Finn Wolfhard plays Mike Wheeler. Beyond his main role in "Stranger Things," Finn has been involved in other film projects, such as "Ghostbusters: Afterlife," "It," "It Chapter Two," and "The Goldfinch." Celebrity Net Worth estimates Finn's net worth at US$4 million (Rp59.64 billion).

* Noah Schnapp (Will Byers)

Noah Schnapp's per-episode pay is comparable to Millie Bobby Brown's. Besides "Stranger Things," Noah has starred in several films and provided voice acting for films. His salary for the fifth and final season of "Stranger Things" reportedly soared to over US$7 million. However, his current net worth is estimated at US$3 million (Rp44.73 billion), excluding his new salary from the hit series' next season.

* Caleb McLaughlin (Lucas Sinclair)

Before "Stranger Things," Caleb McLaughlin guest-starred in popular series such as "Blue Bloods," "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," and "Shades of Blue." He was also active in film acting from 2019-2020. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Caleb has a net worth of US$3 million (Rp44.73 billion).

* Sadie Sink (Max Mayfield)

Sadie Sink joined "Stranger Things" in the second season. According to Statista, she earned US$150,000 per episode in October 2018. She also starred in Taylor Swift's short film "All Too Well" opposite Dylan O'Brien and serves as a brand ambassador for several major fashion houses. Celebrity Net Worth estimates her net worth at around US$1 million. However, this figure is expected to be higher, considering her substantial per-episode salary for "Stranger Things." Seventeen estimates her net worth could reach US$3 million (Rp44.73 billion).

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