To make your last trip into the upside down as special as possible, Netflix plans a theatrical release for Stranger Things' finale.
In less than a month, we'll finally be able to return to Hawkins!
The first part of Stranger Things Season 5 consists of four episodes and will premiere on Netflix on November 26, 2025. The next three episodes will then be released on Christmas, December 25, 2025, with the finale airing on New Year's Eve.
Netflix seems to have a surprise in store for the latter. The streaming giant is planning to broadcast the grand finale of Stranger Things in theaters on New Year’s Eve as well!
The Stranger Things Finale On The Big Screen
The two-hour-long finale of the popular Netflix series will once again follow our favorite friend group back to where it all began: Hawkins. If you haven't watched the teaser already, you can find it here.
The movie will be available in select theaters across the US, including AMC theaters.
The series finale of 'STRANGER THINGS' will actually be released in theaters.
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 21, 2025
Will happen on New Year's Eve, same day as the Netflix release
Previously no plans to release in theaters but talks have evolved
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So far, there’s no information on plans for international theater screenings.
Not Yet Confirmed
Netflix has not yet officially confirmed this news, but Hollywood insider Matt Belloni, who is considered a reliable source, reported it in his Puck newsletter "What I'm Hearing."
What are your thoughts on this? Will you watch the Stranger Things finale in the theater, or do you prefer watching it at home? Let us know in the comments!