20 Unique Looks The Actors Of “Stranger Things” Brought To The Red Carpet Premiere
Strange red-carpet looks have been spotted at the Stranger Things: Season 5 world premiere.
Stranger Things: Season 5 has finally arrived, and the world premiere did not disappoint—serving up extraordinary fashion moments that demanded attention. While the much-loved cast from Hawkins returned to the spotlight for the grand finale, the real buzz centred on their daring and unconventional red carpet looks.
Despite recent off-screen controversies, the cast fully embraced the show’s quirky spirit by turning up in fabulously dramatic and peculiar outfits, and we’re here for it. Their creative ensembles not only surprised fans but also honoured the sci-fi roots of Netflix’s hit series. Dive in to see all the red carpet looks that these theatrical stars delivered.
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Brown showed up in a sheer Rodarte gown decorated with black ostrich feathers. The actress described the theme of the premiere as it being the show’s “funeral” in a sense.
While many fans were impressed by the craftsmanship behind the outfit, others felt it made the actress look mature beyond her years.
“It's crazy to me that she is only 21. Seems like she has been in the spotlight for years now,” a user wrote.
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Snitchery arrived in a Demogorgon-inspired gown featuring a sculpted magenta bodice, and petal-like shoulder pieces that simulated the beast’s mouth. A voluminous skirt mimicked the creature’s tentacles.
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Sink arrived in a crystal-studded white Prada bralette and matching skirt, a look that glowed amid the premiere’s gothic mix.
Beyond fans praising the actress’ beauty, many seemed to hint at a rivalry between her and Bobby Brown.
“She knew Millie wasn’t going to serve so she had to think quick!” a user joked. “She’s light years ahead of Millie,” another added.
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Hawke appeared at the premiere in a sheer mint-green gown by Prada, layered over a black bra and high-waisted skirt.
Online, many were quick to point out how similar she looked to her mother, Uma Thurman.
“She looks exactly like her mother, but with her dad’s smile,” a fan pointed out.
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The actor wore a navy pinstripe suit with a loosened tie and slicked-back hair.
His appearance comes right after it was revealed that Millie Bobby Brown had filed a harassment and bullying complaint against him before filming for the fifth season began.
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Ryder arrived at the Stranger Things Season 5 world premiere in Los Angeles wearing a black two-piece from Yohji Yamamoto’s Spring 1998 collection.
“She’s always stunning!” a fan wrote, echoing the sentiments of many who believe the actress managed to shine despite the moody theme of the evening.
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Ferguson wore a black halter crop top made of laser-cut lace with subtle red details, paired with a low-rise, pinstriped skirt.
Among the most upvoted comments was one that suggested the 19-year-old could one day act in a Beyoncé movie.
“I might be delusional but this face card could do a Beyoncé biopic in my opinion,” the user wrote.
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Schroeder Clark wore a black gown topped with a sculptural satin rosette draped across her chest.
She attended alongside her husband, Beau Clark, a casting director involved with the show.
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The Kali actress wore an understated brown three-piece set consisting of a structured bralette, low-rise skirt, and cropped jacket.
Her appearance fueled rumors of her character coming back for the show’s finale.
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Jillea Godin, best known on TikTok for her elaborate cosplay transformations, arrived at the premiere dressed as a full-scale Demogorgon, one of the show’s most recognizable monsters.
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Wong wore a gothic-punk see-through black lace top under a bright orange leather corset dress with metal studs and lace-up seams.
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Nell Fisher was among the few who wore a colorful outfit to the event, attending in a shimmery green sequined mini dress decorated with a loose hooded neckline and oversized black bow.
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The WWE wrestler, real name Gionna Daddio, wore a black lace cutout gown that left most of her midriff exposed, with floral lace detailing connecting the bodice and skirt in a web-like pattern.
“Maybe I need to start to watch wrestling again,” a viewer wrote.
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Norton showed up in a blood-red gown that made her look like an empress from the netherworld. The outfit came complete with layered textures, shredded fabric, and a massive trailing train.
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The actor showed up in a dark military uniform suit with gold buttons and red stripes down the pants.
The look confused viewers, with many saying he should fire his stylist and others cracking jokes.
“He looks like he's trying to secure his next job in a space naval battle series,” a viewer wrote.
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The actress wore a white lace gown with a bright red sash around her waist and matching details on her skirt.
“Thanks @strangerthingstv @netflix for an unforgettable experience. Beyond thrilled to be here,” she wrote on social media.
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The model attended in a semi-transparent black dress featuring a floral lace motif.
The outfit follows one of today’s biggest celebrity fashion trends: formalwear designed to look like lingerie.
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The actress stepped onto the red carpet in a sculptural crimson ensemble that matched the show’s Season 5 logo.
Fans, stunned by her beauty, couldn’t help but joke how they finally “understood” how Dacre Montgomery’s character, Billy Hargrove, kept hitting on Buono’s.
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Hamilton wore a burgundy lace dress with long sleeves and a tied waist, paired with dangling earrings.
The elegant look did not shield her from mean comments online, however, one particular comment calling her “Mr. Hamilton,” and saying she looked “very manly.”
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Keery showed up in a tight black leather jacket and matching pants that fans couldn’t resist but roast.
“He can’t even zip it,” one user joked, while others compared him to Green Day’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong.
#1 Millie Bobby Brown
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Brown showed up in a sheer Rodarte gown decorated with black ostrich feathers. The actress described the theme of the premiere as it being the show’s “funeral” in a sense.
While many fans were impressed by the craftsmanship behind the outfit, others felt it made the actress look mature beyond her years.
“It's crazy to me that she is only 21. Seems like she has been in the spotlight for years now,” a user wrote.
#2 Snitchery
Image source: Earl Gibson III/Getty
Snitchery arrived in a Demogorgon-inspired gown featuring a sculpted magenta bodice, and petal-like shoulder pieces that simulated the beast’s mouth. A voluminous skirt mimicked the creature’s tentacles.
#3 Sadie Sink
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Sink arrived in a crystal-studded white Prada bralette and matching skirt, a look that glowed amid the premiere’s gothic mix.
Beyond fans praising the actress’ beauty, many seemed to hint at a rivalry between her and Bobby Brown.
“She knew Millie wasn’t going to serve so she had to think quick!” a user joked. “She’s light years ahead of Millie,” another added.
#4 Maya Hawke
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Hawke appeared at the premiere in a sheer mint-green gown by Prada, layered over a black bra and high-waisted skirt.
Online, many were quick to point out how similar she looked to her mother, Uma Thurman.
“She looks exactly like her mother, but with her dad’s smile,” a fan pointed out.
#5 David Harbour
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
The actor wore a navy pinstripe suit with a loosened tie and slicked-back hair.
His appearance comes right after it was revealed that Millie Bobby Brown had filed a harassment and bullying complaint against him before filming for the fifth season began.
#6 Winona Ryder
Image source: Michael Buckner/Getty
Ryder arrived at the Stranger Things Season 5 world premiere in Los Angeles wearing a black two-piece from Yohji Yamamoto’s Spring 1998 collection.
“She’s always stunning!” a fan wrote, echoing the sentiments of many who believe the actress managed to shine despite the moody theme of the evening.
#7 Priah Ferguson
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Ferguson wore a black halter crop top made of laser-cut lace with subtle red details, paired with a low-rise, pinstriped skirt.
Among the most upvoted comments was one that suggested the 19-year-old could one day act in a Beyoncé movie.
“I might be delusional but this face card could do a Beyoncé biopic in my opinion,” the user wrote.
#8 Stassi Schroeder Clark
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Schroeder Clark wore a black gown topped with a sculptural satin rosette draped across her chest.
She attended alongside her husband, Beau Clark, a casting director involved with the show.
#9 Linnea Berthelsen
Image source: Monica Schipper/Getty
The Kali actress wore an understated brown three-piece set consisting of a structured bralette, low-rise skirt, and cropped jacket.
Her appearance fueled rumors of her character coming back for the show’s finale.
#10 Jillea Godin
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Jillea Godin, best known on TikTok for her elaborate cosplay transformations, arrived at the premiere dressed as a full-scale Demogorgon, one of the show’s most recognizable monsters.
#11 Heidi Wong
Image source: Earl Gibson III/Getty
Wong wore a gothic-punk see-through black lace top under a bright orange leather corset dress with metal studs and lace-up seams.
#12 Nell Fisher
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Nell Fisher was among the few who wore a colorful outfit to the event, attending in a shimmery green sequined mini dress decorated with a loose hooded neckline and oversized black bow.
#13 Liv Morgan
Image source: Earl Gibson III/Getty
The WWE wrestler, real name Gionna Daddio, wore a black lace cutout gown that left most of her midriff exposed, with floral lace detailing connecting the bodice and skirt in a web-like pattern.
“Maybe I need to start to watch wrestling again,” a viewer wrote.
#14 Emma Norton
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Norton showed up in a blood-red gown that made her look like an empress from the netherworld. The outfit came complete with layered textures, shredded fabric, and a massive trailing train.
#15 Caleb Mclaughlin
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
The actor showed up in a dark military uniform suit with gold buttons and red stripes down the pants.
The look confused viewers, with many saying he should fire his stylist and others cracking jokes.
“He looks like he's trying to secure his next job in a space naval battle series,” a viewer wrote.
#16 Olive Abercrombie
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The actress wore a white lace gown with a bright red sash around her waist and matching details on her skirt.
“Thanks @strangerthingstv @netflix for an unforgettable experience. Beyond thrilled to be here,” she wrote on social media.
#17 Ellie Thumann
Image source: Michael Buckner/Getty
The model attended in a semi-transparent black dress featuring a floral lace motif.
The outfit follows one of today’s biggest celebrity fashion trends: formalwear designed to look like lingerie.
#18 Cara Buono
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
The actress stepped onto the red carpet in a sculptural crimson ensemble that matched the show’s Season 5 logo.
Fans, stunned by her beauty, couldn’t help but joke how they finally “understood” how Dacre Montgomery’s character, Billy Hargrove, kept hitting on Buono’s.
#19 Linda Hamilton
Image source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty
Hamilton wore a burgundy lace dress with long sleeves and a tied waist, paired with dangling earrings.
The elegant look did not shield her from mean comments online, however, one particular comment calling her “Mr. Hamilton,” and saying she looked “very manly.”
#20 Joe Keery
Image source: Earl Gibson III/Getty
Keery showed up in a tight black leather jacket and matching pants that fans couldn’t resist but roast.
“He can’t even zip it,” one user joked, while others compared him to Green Day’s frontman, Billie Joe Armstrong.DE
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