3 days ago · Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo spoke with Deadline about Dustin's grief journey in Season 5 and more from the finale

2 days ago · It's taken a while, but it's finally all hitting Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo. After bringing to life the emotional and strategic Dustin Henderson, the 23-year-old actor is …

Dustin Henderson, portrayed by Gaten Matarazzo, is a main character in Stranger Things; he is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment. He is the best friend …

After he was cast as Dustin Henderson in Stranger Things, the character's background was modified to have CCD as well. [12] The show's first season premiered in July 2016 to critical …

2 days ago · Gaten Matarazzo, who plays fan-favorite Dustin Henderson, said he was "taken aback" by how much he realized the "Stranger Things" finale made sense.

3 days ago · In the finale of 'Stranger Things' Season 5, Dustin decides to go against conformity to give Eddie the goodbye he deserved after his death in Season 4.

Dec 26, 2025 · Gaten Matarazzo in "Stranger Things." Credit: Netflix Matarazzo knew the strained dynamic between Dustin and Steve would be polarizing, as the two had been basically …

Gaten Matarazzo. Actor: Stranger Things. Gaetano John "Gaten" Matarazzo III (born September 8, 2002) is an Italian-American actor. He began his career on the Broadway stage as …

Dec 27, 2025 · One of the best moments in Stranger Things season 5 thus far, the tensions and conflict between Dustin and Steve were finally paid off in Volume 2.

1 day ago · Premium Why Dustin Henderson From Stranger Things Is the Kind of Hero Teens Actually Need Dustin Henderson’s journey in Stranger Things proves that true heroism isn’t …