The finale of 'Stranger Things' accumulates $25 million in US theaters

The last episode of Stranger Things 5which marked the farewell of the popular series Stranger Thingswas carried by Netflix to some theaters in the United States, on December 31 and January 1.

The big screen launch was a huge success. grossing a box office of more than $25 million dollars, possibly even $30 million dollarsaccording to Deadline reports.

Of that figure, $15 million dollars were generated by AMC Theaterswith an attendance of 753,000 spectators.

At 231 locations, AMC had a little more than a third of the total theaters showing Stranger Things. AMC estimates that more than half of all fans of Stranger Things They saw the ending in a movie theater, they did it in an AMC theater. He total number of cinemas who projected the end of Stranger Things It was 620. The theatrical release was only in the United States.

It is important to note that the amount collected does not belong to the box office as such, but rather money from the concessions that the theaters keep, and they do not have to share it as traditionally happens with the premieres of a studio film.

Netflix and AMC reached an agreement to showcase some of their “events” in September 2025, which began with the screening of the popular KPop Demon Hunters and Halloween.

Exhibitors want Netflix to commit more to theatrical releases, something that has been a concern since its acquisition of Warner Bros. As Deadline reminds us, the platform's co-CEO Ted Sarandos has wavered in his message about theaters, telling analysts on an earnings call after the success of KPop Demon Hunterswhich Netflix prioritizes its premiere movies for the streaming service. After Netflix confirmed its bid for Warner Bros, Sarandos has changed his tune and told the media

“There's been a lot of talk about theatrical distribution, so we want to make things clear: We are 100% committed to releasing Warner Bros. films in theaters with industry-standard windows.“.

Although, Sarandos seems to have had a change of heartand you won't go through the standard display windows anymore, or maybe they didn't explain the meaning of “traditional” to you. The source reported that Netflix will prioritize a premiere of only 17 dayswhat to become reality, would crush the movie theater businesswhile chains like AMC believe that the period should remain around 45 days.

Netflix does not report box office earnings or concessions revenue from theater chains.

Stranger Things 5 It begins shortly after the events of the fourth season, after Vecna ​​left Max in a coma and with the arrival of the Upside Down to Hawkins. The villain's plans to destroy the barrier between the Upside Down and the real worldcame true at the conclusion of season 4.

The plot is set in it fall 1987, one year later to the events of the fourth season.

SYNOPSIS STRANGER THINGS 5:

“Hawkins is marked by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes share the same goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has disappeared, with his whereabouts and plans unknown. To complicate their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified the search for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will's disappearance approaches, an intense and familiar fear looms. The final battle loomsand with it, a more powerful and deadly darkness than any they have faced before. To end this nightmare, they'll need everyone, the entire group, to come together, one last time.“.

The main cast includes the returns of Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Noah Schnapp, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Sadie Sink, Maya Hawke, Joe Keery, Priah Ferguson, Jamie Campbell Bower, Cara Buono, Joe Chrest, Paul Riser, Brett Gelmanand new faces of the series such as Nell Fisher like Holly Wheeler, Jake Connelly like Derek Turnbrow, Alex  Breaux like Lt. Akers, and the iconic Linda Hamilton (Terminator) as Dr. Kay, a military leader.

Matt y Ross Duffer, Frank Darabont y Shawn Levy They are the directors of the fifth season. The script for the season was written by the Duffers, Paul Dichter, Curtis Gwinn, Caitlin Schneiderhan and Kate Trefry.

With the end of Stranger Things issued, The series officially ends its run of 5 seasons and 42 episodes, in a total of 9 years. The first season premiered on the platform in 2016.