Straight out of Hawkins, Caleb McLaughlin, who portrayed Lucas Sinclair in Stranger Things, has been navigating his love life in the public eye. McLaughlin has opened up on his romantic life, dropping uncomplicated and honest revelations amid the release of his film, GOAT. While being shipped endlessly on-screen and speculated about his off-screen pairings, McLaughlin has finally set the record straight about his love life.

Curious about the Stranger Things' darling's dating status?

At 24, Caleb McLaughlin openly described his romantic life as non-existent, which he explained in a CBR Studio interview segment by saying he currently stays single because he has never experienced a serious relationship. He explained that maintaining a relationship is hard amid a busy career and tight travel schedule,  though he has positive feelings about dating if he meets the right person.

“I’m very much a bachelor [but]….non-existent. I’m not [looking], but I am," McLaughlin said.

The host compared the actor's approach toward dating to a cat's behavior, which suggests indifference and nonchalance on the surface. However, a potential openness to a relationship remains, neither fully committed nor pursuing aggressively.

The final season of Stranger Things ended recently, leading McLaughlin to pursue new projects, including GOAT, an animated film. While he might not have been busy on the 14th of February, his slate sure has been booked for the foreseeable future. 

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Beyond bachelor blues, the actor is taking his time to navigate a busy acting career. 

Caleb McLaughlin's next ambition is to play Miles Morales in a live-action Spider-Man role. However, at the moment, he is dominating the animated film genre with GOAT, released on February 13, 2026. The animated sports comedy from Sony Pictures Animation follows Will Harris, a goat who plans to play professional roarball, which is a full-contact sport with high-intensity action that features the strongest animal competitors. 

The underdog story of the movie shows how Will proves that people of small size can succeed through his efforts. The voice cast features numerous well-known actors led by Caleb McLaughlin, including Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry, David Harbour, Nicola Coughlan, Nick Kroll, Patton Oswalt, Jenifer Lewis, and Jennifer Hudson. NBA legend Stephen Curry also serves as a producer. After its theatrical run, GOAT is expected to be available on streaming platforms soon.

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