Stranger Things Fans, Get Ready: The Finale Is Hitting Theaters for One Epic Weekend A Blockbuster Goodbye to Hawkins For the first time ever, Stranger Things is taking its finale beyond the couch and straight onto the big screen. Netflix is releasing the final episode of Season 5 in theaters at the exact same moment it hits the streaming platform, transforming New Year’s weekend into a massive pop-culture event. With more than 500 locations participating—especially AMC and Regal—fans are jumping at the chance to experience the ending the way it feels like it was meant to be seen: with booming sound, a massive screen, and a room full of people who’ve been on this journey since the kids were riding bikes and playing D&D. Seats are already filling up fast as fans prepare to say goodbye to Hawkins together. AMC’s “Free Ticket” With a Catch AMC is generating a lot of buzz with its unusual setup. Technically, the Stranger Things finale is “free” to watch there—but every seat...