1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . Netflix will show the “Stranger Things” finale in more than 500 U.S. theaters starting Dec. 31, adding 150 screenings to its previously announced theatrical run. There were 59.6 million views for volume one of the final season last week, a record for the sci-fi series that began in 2016, according to Netflix. The show’s fan base has already demonstrated massive engagement, with 39% of U.S. households binging all four season-five Season 5 episodes within 48 hours of their release, according to Samba TV. Netflix has announced its largest “Stranger Things” campaign ever, featuring partnerships with KFC, Lego and major retailers as the beloved franchise concludes its decade-long run. The final season of “Stranger Things” was so popular that Netflix on TVs crashed for a few minutes after the first four episodes dropped last Wednesday. But that didn’t deter fans who generated 59.6 million views for Volume 1 of the final season last week, a record for the sci-fi series that began in 2016, according to Netflix. It also broke a record in viewership for the premiere week of any English-language show on Netflix. “The sheer number of fans who have already watched Volume 1 is staggering — the response has been more than we ever could have dreamed,” said the show’s creators, Matt and Ross Duffer, in a statement. “The show is now a decade old, and seeing the fanbase not only endure but continue to grow has been incredibly rewarding for us, the actors, and the thousands of artists who helped bring this story to life.” Advertisement The show’s throwback to the 1980s and its themes of friendship and adventure struck a chord with global audiences. It has become one of the most popular franchises for Netflix and helped propel the streamer’s business in live events and branding opportunities. The next three episodes of the final season will be released on Christmas Day, followed by the roughly two-hour finale on Dec. 31. The fandom behind hit sci-fi series “Stranger Things” is a force to be reckoned with. Netflix said Tuesday that the finale also will be available for viewing in over 500 theaters, 150 more than previously announced, on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Advertisement While Netflix has brought show episodes to theaters in the past, it generally releases many of them on its streaming service. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria said in an interview last month that the decision to bring the “Stranger Things” finale to theaters came after a conversation with the Duffer Brothers, and “we thought it was a really fun way to eventize it.” Source: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-12-02/stranger-things-finale-how-many-theaters-where