The finale of Netflix's 'Stranger Things' attracted audiences to theaters over New Year’s, earning between $25 million and $28 million, with significant sales of food and beverage credits, marking a successful theatrical run for the popular series' conclusion.
The final episode of 'Stranger Things' debuted simultaneously on Netflix and in about 600 theaters, generating an estimated $20-25 million in box office revenue, setting a new record for a Netflix title in theaters, with over 1.3 million vouchers sold for the theatrical screenings.
The finale of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 is set to be a major event, with 1.1 million RSVPs for theater screenings on New Year's Eve, sold-out showtimes across over 620 theaters, and the series concluding after a highly successful run that significantly contributed to Netflix's popularity and revenue.
The 'Stranger Things' series finale is expanding its theatrical release, now in over 620 theaters with 1.1 million RSVPs, making it a major fan event despite no box office revenue, and coinciding with the Netflix drop on New Year's Eve and Day.
KPop Demon Hunters, despite its popularity and theatrical screenings in the UK, was deemed ineligible for the BAFTA Film Awards because Netflix's release pattern did not meet the academy's rules, which require a theatrical run for eligibility unless under exceptional circumstances. The film's streaming debut preceded its UK theatrical release, leading to the rejection of Netflix's appeal for an exemption.
Lionsgate is releasing Quentin Tarantino's extended cut of 'Kill Bill,' titled 'The Whole Bloody Affair,' in theaters for the first time ever on December 5, featuring a four-hour version that combines both volumes with an intermission, marking its debut in cinemas after years of being vaulted.
Quentin Tarantino's extended and uncut version of 'Kill Bill,' titled 'Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair,' will finally be released nationwide on December 5, featuring a longer runtime, new anime sequence, and restored gore, offering fans Tarantino's ideal version of the film.
Netflix and AMC Theatres are collaborating more closely, with AMC agreeing to screen Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' in 300 venues and hosting 'Stranger Things' finale in theaters, signaling a shift towards more theatrical releases from Netflix aimed at boosting reach and fan engagement, despite Netflix's previous stance that cinemas are outdated.
The final episode of Stranger Things will premiere on Netflix on New Year's Eve and will be shown in over 350 theaters across the U.S. and Canada, marking the first time an episode from the streaming service is released in theaters, offering fans a unique viewing experience to celebrate the show's conclusion.
The final episode of Stranger Things will premiere simultaneously on Netflix and in over 350 theaters nationwide on December 31, 2025, marking the first time a Netflix episode is released in theaters at the same time as streaming, driven by the show's creators' desire for a communal viewing experience.
Netflix's 'Stranger Things' series finale will be released in over 350 theaters in the US and Canada from December 31 to January 1, 2026, despite earlier statements suggesting it would not be released theatrically. The move follows the Duffer Brothers signing a deal with Paramount for theatrical projects and reflects a shift in Netflix's approach to theatrical releases. The finale coincides with the show's final season, which will be released in three parts throughout late 2023 and early 2024.
The two-hour series finale of 'Stranger Things' will be shown in over 350 movie theaters worldwide from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1, marking a rare theatrical release for a Netflix series episode, allowing fans to experience the finale on the big screen.
The final episode of 'Stranger Things' will be released simultaneously in theaters and on Netflix, a first for a TV show, with screenings in over 350 theaters starting December 31, 2025, alongside its global streaming debut.
Netflix will showcase Noah Baumbach's 'Jay Kelly' in select historic movie palaces worldwide on 35mm film as a celebration of cinema's golden age, before its streaming debut, featuring stars like George Clooney and Adam Sandler, with a theatrical release on November 14 and streaming on December 5.
Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' will have a limited theatrical release before arriving on Netflix, but it will not be widely available in major chains like AMC. The film is showing in select theaters in major cities such as Los Angeles and New York, with options including the Egyptian Theater, Nuart Theater, and Angelika Film Center. Viewers interested in seeing it in theaters may need to seek out specific screenings or wait for its wider expansion next week, or opt for Netflix in November.