Netflix's Stranger Things finale earned $20M–$25M in a limited theatrical release, drawing 1.3M viewers across 600 theaters.

With 1.3 million viewers and $20 million to $25 million in box office revenue across 600 theaters, the Stranger Things finale's theatrical release outperformed earlier Netflix movies. Theaters used $11 to $20 concession vouchers in place of traditional tickets due to union regulations; all proceeds went to the theaters. With over 40 screenings at Cinemark and high attendance across the country, the event, which took place over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, was a huge success for Netflix's theatrical strategy. A change in the theatrical reach of streaming content is indicated by the finale's performance alongside K-pop Demon Hunters.