{"id":383911,"date":"2026-01-02T17:33:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/383911\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T17:33:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:33:09","slug":"stranger-things-finale-a-boon-for-cinemas-brings-in-20m-25m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/383911\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Stranger Things’ Finale a Boon for Cinemas, Brings in $20M-$25M"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tStranger things<\/a> have happened before when it comes to Netflix<\/a> and its often strained relationship with theater owners, but no one could have predicted the two sides would ring out 2025 as the best of frenemies.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe laurel branch? The series finale of Matt and Ross Duffer\u2019s mega-hit show Stranger Things (which comes to an end just as Netflix embarks on a journey to buy legacy movie studio Warner Bros).<\/p>\n

\n\tOn New Year\u2019s Eve, Stranger Things: The Finale debuted simultaneously on the streamer and in roughly 600 cinemas \u2014 more than a third belonged to AMC, the country and world\u2019s largest chain \u2014 before holding encore performances throughout New Year\u2019s Day. At AMC alone, the theater giant said that The Finale earned $15 million from the $20 food and beverage credits purchased. <\/p>\n

\n\tStranger Things: The Finale likely generated $20 million to $25 million in revenue, setting a new record for a Netflix title dipping its toe in the theatrical waters, according to box office<\/a> and exhibition sources with access to key data. This past summer, a special event sing-along version of KPop Demon Hunters<\/a> grossed $18 million (even though Netflix itself won\u2019t report box office grosses, numbers are starting to be listed on various charts as fact).<\/p>\n

\n\tAs fate would have it, Netflix didn\u2019t have to worry about reporting grosses for Stranger Things, since fans reserved a seat by purchasing a concession voucher directly from the theaters. AMC and Cinemark Theatres both charged $20, plus fees in certain instances. Regal Cinemas and several others charged $11, a reference to the name of the show\u2019s lead character.<\/p>\n

\n\tEarlier this week, the Duffers said on social media that 1.1 million vouchers had been sold. By New Year\u2019s Day, Steve Buck\u2019s leading research and exit polling firm EntTelligence showed admissions at 1.3 million. In addition to accounting for a third of all theaters booking The Finale; it could end up having sold the lion\u2019s share of vouchers. AMC is expected to announce its tally by Monday.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cOur year ends on a high: Netflix\u2019s Strangers Things series finale to show in many AMC theatres this week. Two days only New Year\u2019s Eve and Jan 1. Theatres are packed. Many sellouts but seats still available,\u201d AMC CEO Adam Aaron said in a tweet late Dec. 30. \u201cHow many Stranger Things tickets do you think AMC will sell?\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tAron gave four hints, including that the 1.1 stat was likely to grow notably. \u201cDay of showtime walk-up business will be lighter than usual, because so many screenings are already sold out or almost full. But plenty of great seats are still available.\u201d He also said AMC would be announcing the number of vouchers sold between Friday and Monday.<\/p>\n

\n\tNetflix, along with the Duffers, had\u00a0announced<\/a>\u00a0that\u00a0Stranger Things: The Finale\u00a0would be coming to theaters in addition to streaming back in October, reversing course on earlier statements made by the streamer that the ending would\u00a0not\u00a0play on the big screen.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWe\u2019re beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of\u00a0Stranger Things\u00a0in theaters \u2014 it\u2019s something we\u2019ve dreamed about for years, and we\u2019re so grateful to Ted [Sarandos], Bela [Bajaria] and everyone at Netflix for making it happen,\u201d\u00a0the Duffer brothers<\/a>\u00a0said at the time in a statement. \u201cGetting to see it on the big screen, with incredible sound, picture and a room full of fans, feels like the perfect \u2014 dare we say bitchin\u2019 \u2014 way to celebrate the end of this adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Duffer Brothers recently signed a four-year exclusive deal with Paramount to create feature films after their Netflix contract ends next year. Paramount is also eager to buy Warner Bros. <\/p>\n

\n\tSince\u00a0Stranger Things\u00a0debuted in 2016, the series has become one of Netflix\u2019s most popular television series ever, with its fourth season alone amassing over 140.7 million views globally.<\/p>\n

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