After nine years of adventures, the end is near for Netflix’s hit show “Stranger Things.”
“Stranger Things” season 5, volume 2, which consisted of four new episodes, released on Christmas. Now, fans are eagerly awaiting the finale, a two-hour-long movie called “The Rightside Up.” The final stint of the popular series debuts on Netflix and in select movie theaters Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve.
“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 b—-in’ – way to celebrate the end of this adventure,” creators Matt and Ross Duffer previously told Netflix about the finale’s theatrical release.
Here’s what to know about watching “The Rightside Up,” whether at home or in theaters.
When does the ‘Stranger Things’ finale release?
The “Stranger Things” season 5 finale, dubbed “The Rightside Up,” releases to Netflix on Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET.
The first seven episodes of the season already premiered on the streaming service.
How long is the ‘Stranger Things’ series finale?
“The Rightside Up” runs for 2 hours and 5 minutes, according to a Netflix news release.
How to watch ‘The Rightside Up’ at home
“The Rightside Up” premieres Dec. 31 on Netflix. If watching at home, the finale is only available on Netflix.
Do I need a subscription to watch the new ‘Stranger Things’ season?
Yes, fans must have a paid Netflix subscription to watch “Stranger Things” season 5. A paid Netflix subscription starts at $7.99 per month with ads. A standard subscription without ads costs $17.99 per month and a premium subscription, with quality up to 4K, is $24.99 per month.
‘Rightside Up’ is playing in select movie theaters. How to snag a ticket.
Screenings of “Rightside Up” will be held in more than 500 movie theaters Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, according to a Netflix news release.
Tickets are available for purchase on the “Stranger Things” season 5 finale website at st5finale.com. Fans can find screenings near them by searching their ZIP code. Ticket prices vary by theater.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: When does ‘Stranger Things’ come out? Date, time for series finale
Reporting by Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati Enquirer
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