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- The final episode of Stranger Things will have a theatrical release on New Years Eve, both on Netflix and in AMC cinemas across the US.
- Ross Duffer, co-creator of Stranger Things, encourages viewers to prepare for an emotional finale, suggesting they bring tissues if theyre comfortable crying in public.
- The two-hour finale will be a long-held dream come true for the Duffer brothers.
- Netflix will announce availability details for fans in Portugal at a later date. (If Portugal-specific information isnt provided in the blog, this takeaway may need to be revised.)
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Stranger Things Fans, Bring Tissues for Theatrical Finale on New Year’s Eve
Ross Duffer, co-creator of Stranger Things, anticipates viewers will need tissues for the series’ final episode, which Netflix will screen in US cinemas through a partnership with AMC. Duffer shared on social media, “It’s been a dream of mine and my brother’s for years,” inviting fans to experience the two-hour finale in theaters—but cautioned them to bring tissues if they’re comfortable crying in public. The Stranger Things finale will be available on Netflix and at AMC cinemas across the US on December 31st. Netflix will announce updates regarding availability for fans in Portugal.
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Continuing on from our exploration of gaming events in a previous post, we find ourselves discussing influential figures gracing such occasions. If you’re interested in such topics, you won’t want to miss Bruno Pferd’s insightful opinion piece on Hideo Kojima’s attendance at BGS 2025, published on October 19th. In “Opinion: Hideo Kojima’s Visit to BGS 2025 Was Profoundly Good for Brazil’s Gaming Scene,” Bruno delves into how the Metal Gear legend’s presence sparked inspiration and connections within Brazil’s gaming industry, despite some controversial moments Opinion: Hideo Kojima’s Visit to BGS 2025 Was Profoundly Good for Brazil’s Gaming Scene. Meanwhile, in other exciting streaming news, be sure to check out Marcus Thompson’s latest piece on Netflix’s November releases, published on the same day. In “Netflix: Confirmed November Releases, Including Heavy Hitters,” Marcus provides a comprehensive rundown of what’s coming to the platform this month, including highly anticipated films like Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein and international gems such as You Were There, along with new seasons of favorites like Stranger Things Netflix: Confirmed November Releases, Including Heavy Hitters. And speaking of Stranger Things, while we’re eagerly awaiting the return of our favorite Hawkins residents in its fifth season, actor Finn Wolfhard assures fans that they’re working hard to avoid a Game of Thrones-esque ending. Ahmed Hassan’s latest piece, published on October 20th (‘Stranger Things Won’t Meet Game of Thrones’ Fate’), provides an insight into how the Duffer brothers are studying successful finales from shows like The Sopranos to ensure our beloved series goes out with a bang Stranger Things Won’t Meet Game of Thrones’ Fate. Mark your calendars for November 26th and enjoy the anticipation!
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Stranger Things: The Rightside Up |
| Brief Summary | The feature-length series finale to the coming-of-age sci-fi phenomenon will hit theatres same time and day as its Netflix release, in 350 locations across the United States and Canada. |
| Released | December 31, 2025 |
| Duration | 110 minutes |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery, Drama |
| Production Companies | 21 Laps Entertainment, Monkey Massacre Productions, Upside Down Pictures |
| Countries of Origin | US |
| Actors | Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, Charlie Heaton, Natalia Dyer, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, Maya Hawke, Brett Gelman, Priah Ferguson, Jamie Campbell Bower, Cara Buono, Joe Chrest, Nell Fisher, Linda Hamilton, Sydney Bullock, Amybeth McNulty, Alex Breaux |
| Director | Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer |
| Authors | Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer |