Here’s what Netflix and the Duffer Brothers have confirmed
The season’s schedule is spread across key festive dates to build excitement.
The first four episodes began streaming on November 26.
Three more episodes will arrive on December 25.
The finale drops on December 31.
Netflix shared that the final episode will not only be available on the platform but will also get limited theatrical screenings, giving fans a communal viewing experience.
Creators Matt and Ross Duffer expressed their excitement about this unique release plan. They told Tudum, “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.” They added, “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 bitchin’ – way to celebrate the end of this adventure.”
The final season brings back familiar faces including Winona Ryder, Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Jamie Campbell Bower, Natalia Dyer, Joe Keery, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Charlie Heaton, and Maya Hawke. New cast members include Alex Breaux, Jake Connelly, Nell Fisher, and Linda Hamilton.
