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Stranger Things Finale Lands Dec. 31 With Movie-Length Episode and Limited Theatrical Release

Netflix ends the series with a movie-length finale presented as an event in select cinemas.

Overview

  • The series-ending Episode 8, titled The Rightside Up, premieres worldwide on Netflix on December 31 with region-specific local release times reported by outlets.
  • Netflix and the creators arranged a limited theatrical rollout in the United States and Canada, with reports citing more than 350 screens showing the finale simultaneously.
  • The concluding chapter runs approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes, reflecting a cinematic presentation for the series’ send-off.
  • Season 5 was split into three drops, with Volume 2 arriving on December 25 and introducing new mythology that sets up the climactic confrontation.
  • Viewer sentiment heading into the finale is divided, with Episode 7 registering one of the series’ lowest IMDb scores and audience ratings dipping on Rotten Tomatoes while critics remain more positive.