Thefinal"Stranger Things"finale is mere hours away.
The"Stranger Things"Season 5 finale, a two-hour long movie called "Rightside Up" premieres onNetflixand in hundreds ofmovie theaterson Wednesday, Dec. 31 –New Year's Eve.
The finale title is a play onThe Upside Down, the decaying parallel world that mirrors Hawkins, Indiana, introduced in Season 1. However, The Upside Down may be different than viewers originally thought, as explained throughout the latest season.
The highly-anticipated finale seasonhasn't chalked upto what all fans hoped it would be, with some arguing the season doesn't propel the story in a satisfying way. The seventh episode of Season 5 has been the most controversial because Will Byers (Noah Schnapp)comes out as gayto his friends. Some believe Will's coming out scene was awkward and as of Dec. 29, the episode has a5.5 out of 10 score on IMDb, the lowest rating for an episode in "Stranger Things" history.
Here's how to watch "Rightside Up" at home and in theaters this New Year's Eve.
For fans that have been keeping "the door open three inches" since "Stranger Things" last released new episodes in 2022, you're in luck. Season 5 is arriving on Netflix starting Nov. 26, and the stars are out in Hollywood celebrating the acclaimed show's final season.Scroll through for photos from the LA premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre
on Nov. 6, 2025, starting with Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour.
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For fans that have been keeping "the door open three inches" since "Stranger Things" last released new episodes in 2022, you're in luck. Season 5 is arriving on Netflix starting Nov. 26, and the stars are out in Hollywood celebrating the acclaimed show's final season.Scroll through for photos from the LA premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre
on Nov. 6, 2025, starting with Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour.
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When does the 'Stranger Things' Season 5 finale release?
The "Stranger Things" Season 5 finale, or "The Rightside Up," releases on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The first seven episodes of the season are already on Netflix.
How to watch 'Stranger Things' Season 5 finale at home
If watching at home, "The Rightside Up" is only available on Netflix. The movie premieres on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
'Stranger Things' Season 5 finale to play in select movie theaters
"Rightside Up" will also be screened in more than 500 movie theaters on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, according to aNetflix news release.
Tickets are available for purchase on the "Stranger Things" Season 5 finale website atst5finale.com. Fans can find screenings near them by searching a ZIP code. Ticket prices vary by theater.
How long is the 'Stranger Things' Season 5 finale?
The runtime for "Rightside Up" is 2 hours and 5 minutes, according to a Netflix news release.
Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY
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