"Stranger Things" Series Finale Gets Simultaneous Theatrical & Streaming Release
by Nellie Andreeva
October 23, 2025


The upcoming Stranger Things 5 finale will be available to watch on the big screen. Screenings will take place in over 350 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5 pm PT, the same time the series finale drops on Netflix globally, through Jan. 1, 2026.

“We’re beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of Stranger Things in theaters — it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and we’re so grateful to Ted [Sarandos], Bela [Bajaria], and everyone at Netflix for making it happen,” said creators Matt and Ross Duffer. “Getting to see it on the big screen, with incredible sound, picture, and a room full of fans, feels like the perfect — dare we say bitchin’ — way to celebrate the end of this adventure.”

There is no information yet on participating theaters.

https://deadline.com/2025/10/stranger-things-series-finale-theatrical-streaming-release-1236594896/

Netflix Sets "Stranger Things" Series Finale Runtime and Theatrical Locations
by Dessi Gomez
December 2, 2025


Netflix unveiled the full list of cities and theaters participating in fan screenings of the Season 5 finale of "Stranger Things", which has been confirmed to have a runtime of 2 hours and five minutes.

The screenings will take place in over 500 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm PT, timed to the finale’s global premiere on Netflix, and run through January 1, 2026.

The full list of theaters and RSVP information can be found at https://www.st5finale.com/

https://deadline.com/2025/12/stranger-things-5-finale-theater-locations-runtime-1236632801/