The final episode of Netflix's Stranger Things season 5 has garnered 1.1 million RSVPs for theatrical screenings on New Year's Eve. Co-creator Ross Duffer announced that 3,500 showtimes across more than 620 theaters are already sold out. The episode will also stream on Netflix concurrently.
The culmination of Stranger Things, one of Netflix's flagship series, is set to be a significant cinematic milestone. According to co-creator Ross Duffer, 1.1 million viewers have RSVP'd to experience the series finale in movie theaters on December 31, 2025. In an Instagram post, Duffer highlighted that 3,500 showtimes in over 620 theaters nationwide are completely full, underscoring the event's massive appeal.
Duffer expressed enthusiasm about the communal viewing, noting that he and his brother Matt Duffer, the show's other co-creator, plan to attend some screenings. "What a way to close out a ten-year journey—together," he wrote. "Maybe we’ll see some of you in LA."
Season 5's rollout has been staggered for maximum impact. Volume 1 premiered with four episodes on Thanksgiving Day, followed by Volume 2's three episodes on Christmas Day. The finale marks the end of a saga that began in 2016, boasting impressive metrics: the series has amassed 1.2 billion views and contributed over $1.4 billion to the U.S. GDP. Season 4 remains Netflix's second-most popular English-language TV title, while season 5 achieved the platform's biggest opening week ever for an English-language series after Volume 1's debut.
This theatrical tie-in elevates the finale beyond streaming, allowing fans to bid farewell to Hawkins in a shared, big-screen setting. As eligibility opens in January, season 5 is poised to climb Netflix's all-time popularity ranks.