The much-anticipated finale of *Stranger Things* is set to premiere on Netflix and in select theaters. Fans will have the unique opportunity to see the final episode on the big screen at over 350 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. The screenings will begin on December 31 at 5 p.m. PT, coinciding with the global release on Netflix. These limited theatrical events will continue until January 1, 2026.
Details of the Premiere
The creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, expressed their enthusiasm for bringing the final episode to theaters. They shared, “It’s something we’ve dreamed about for years.” They believe seeing the finale with fellow fans in a theater setting adds to the overall experience.
Plot Overview
Returning to Hawkins, the story kicks off in the fall of 1987. The characters are united by a common goal to confront Vecna, who has mysteriously vanished. Complications arise as the government imposes a military quarantine on the town and intensifies its search for Eleven.
Key Characters
The finale will feature returning favorites, including:
- Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers
- David Harbour as Jim Hopper
- Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven
- Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler
- Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson
- Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair
- Noah Schnapp as Will Byers
- Sadie Sink as Max Mayfield
- Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler
- Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers
- Joe Keery as Steve Harrington
- Maya Hawke as Robin Buckley
- Priah Ferguson as Erica Sinclair
- Brett Gelman as Murray
- Jamie Campbell Bower as Vecna
Fan Engagement Opportunities
In addition to the theater screenings, fans can participate in several themed events leading up to the finale.
- Join a themed bike ride through Los Angeles.
- Customize a Funko Pop! figure with Season 5 accessories.
- Check out Hawkins-approved merchandise.
- Attend *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* Broadway play during a special weeklong event in November.
Release Schedule
*Stranger Things* Season 5 will debut with the first four episodes on November 26, followed by three episodes on Christmas. The series finale will then air on New Year’s Eve, marking the end of an era for the beloved show.
Stay tuned for more announcements, including specific theater locations, as fans prepare for this final adventure in Hawkins.
