Caleb Reginald McLaughlin (born October 13, 2001, in New York City) is an American actor who rose to global prominence as Lucas Sinclair in the Netflix series Stranger Things (2016-2025). He started out on Broadway as young Simba in The Lion King and landed his first film lead in Concrete Cowboy (2020) opposite Idris Elba. In December 2020 he was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
McLaughlin joined the cast of an unnamed AI thriller for Netflix directed by Joseph Gordon-Levitt, alongside Rachel McAdams, Jeff Daniels, and Joel Edgerton; filming begins in summer 2026.
McLaughlin voiced the main character Will Harris in the animated film GOAT by Sony Pictures Animation, which premiered on February 13, 2026.
The series Stranger Things concluded its fifth and final season with a final episode on December 31, 2025; McLaughlin played Lucas Sinclair throughout the entire nine years of the series' existence.
McLaughlin became the protagonist and executive producer of the audio drama Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi for the Audible platform, which premiered on May 29, 2025.
McLaughlin participated in the fan event Stranger Fan Meet 9 - The Tour in Paris (March 28, 2026).
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A Turkish drama about a divided village where an old land dispute escalates into tragic conflict. Director Emin Alper blends realism with stylized aesthetics to create a timeless story with urgent contemporary resonance.
An animated film about a young goat named Will who pursues his dream of becoming a professional roarball player in a sport dominated by the biggest and strongest animals.