NetflixTickets to go and see the Stranger Things Season 5 finale at the cinema are officially going on sale in the US and Canada today, but you’ll have to be quick if you want to secure your seat.
There was much talk about whether the last ever episode of the hit Netflix series would get a theatrical release, with the Duffer brothers and Netflix execs shutting down the idea earlier this year.
However, this idea has been turned Upside Down, as Netflix has since announced that cinema screenings of the final episode will be taking place at the same time as the streaming debut.
Episode 8, ‘The Rightside Up’, will be playing in more than 500 theaters in the US and Canada (bumped up from 350) starting on December 31, 2025 at 5pm PT – which is exactly when it lands on Netflix – and will be running through to January 1, 2026.
How to get cinema tickets for Stranger Things Season 5 finale
Although tickets aren’t officially on sale, you can now reserve your seat via a concession voucher, as of 8am PT / 11am ET today (December 2). Your best bet is heading to the official Stranger Things Season 5 finale screening website here.
Previously, fans were left confused when it appeared you could buy tickets in the US via Regal Cinemas, as when they “secured” their seat, they were only able to buy a concessions voucher.
Typically, these are pre-paid coupons that can be redeemed at a movie theater’s concession stand for food and drinks. However, since the Stranger Things launch, it’s been revealed that these concession vouchers that will guarantee fans a seat at a screening.
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You can RSVP directly via Regal Cinemas or Megaplex Theatres in the US, while Canadian audiences can book through Cineplex. However, the number of cinemas offering screenings has jumped from 350 to over 500, and there are other chains getting involved such as the Alamo Drafthouse and Cinemark.
You can see all of the options in your local area on the official site, or through ticketing aggregators such as Fandango and Atom Tickets, all of which have landing pages for the Stranger Things Season 5 finale.
The good news is that there are plenty of seats available with different showtimes. At certain Megaplex chains, for instance, you can watch the finale at 6pm or 9.30pm on December 31, or between 9.45am and 11pm on January 1.
Similarly, Regal is offering 5pm or 8.30pm screenings on New Year’s Eve, as well as a range of times between 8.40am and 11pm on New Year’s Day. So technically, you can still enjoy the Stranger Things Season 5 finale from the comfort of your own home, then go to experience it on the big screen after.
But you’ll have to be quick, so get in there now. It’s sure to be a true cinematic experience, with Netflix confirming a two hour five minute runtime. Good luck!
In the meantime, Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 is streaming on Netflix now, with Volume 2 to drop on Christmas Day.
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