Stranger Things 5 finale in theaters: All to know about the big screen release of the last episode

Anticipation is high for the release of Stranger Things 5. Coming to Netflix this November, the stakes are high for all the characters in the final season. Amidst all the recent news and discussions on the show, a latest update has further raised the excitement of the fans.

It has been confirmed that the last episode of the series, 'The Rightside Up', will be screened in select theaters in the U.S. and Canada. This will bring a chance for the fans of the show to come together and witness the final moments of the season through theater screenings.

Stranger Things 5 finale's limited theatrical screenings will happen in the U.S. and Canada from December 31, 2025.

Exploring the theatre release details of Stranger Things 5 finale

Danger looms over El and her friends once again, as Stranger Things 5 will bring them together for a final battle against Vecna. While the upcoming season will be released in two volumes, the final episode will be out on Netflix on New Year's Eve. Along with the streaming platform release, finale fan screenings are scheduled to take place in over 350 theaters across the U.S. and Canada.

The final episode of the season, titled 'The Rightside Up', will be out in theaters on December 31, 2025, at 5 pm PT, matching the episode's global premiere timing on Netflix. Screenings will also be scheduled for the fans till January 1, 2026.

The exclusive theater screenings in the U.S. and Canada promise a special experience for fans. Further information on the theater locations, ticketing, and more will be unveiled soon.

Matt and Ross Duffer are "beyond excited" for the finale theater screenings of Stranger Things 5

While more details about the theater release of Stranger Things 5 are awaited, the special release adds excitement to the wait for the final season. Creators Matt and Ross Duffer spoke to Netflix Tudum in a recent interview and shared their thoughts on the finale theater screenings.

Speaking about the latest announcement, the Duffer brothers said in the interview:

"We’re beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of Stranger Things in theaters — it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and we’re so grateful to Ted, Bela, and everyone at Netflix for making it happen."

Adding to it, they shared:

"Getting to see it on the big screen, with incredible sound, picture, and a room full of fans, feels like the perfect — dare we say b*tchin’ — way to celebrate the end of this adventure.”

Their thoughts on bringing the finale to the theaters promise fun moments and unexpected experiences to come with the special screening.

When will all episodes of Stranger Things 5 be released?

Official poster of the series (Image via Instagram/@strangerthingstv)

United to find and kill Vecna, Eleven and her friends will face more challenges than ever as they prepare for the final battle. Stranger Things 5 is slated to release in two-volume format, with the final episode releasing on New Year's Eve. Each volume will drop on Netflix at 5 pm PT.

Here's the complete list of episodes and when they will arrive:

Episode Number	Episode Title	Release Date
1	The Crawl	November 26, 2025
2	The Vanishing of ...	November 26, 2025
3	The Turnbow Trap	November 26, 2025
4	Sorcerer	November 26, 2025
5	Shock Jock	December 25, 2025
6	Escape from Camazotz	December 25, 2025
7	The Bridge	December 25, 2025
8	The Rightside Up	December 31, 2025