The Stranger Things 5 ​​finale will hit theaters as a fan event

Stranger Things 5 It’s set to be both a farewell and a celebration for fans, with the finale arriving in cinemas as a celebratory event. Netflix It announced Thursday that the final installment will play in select locations in the US and Canada on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

This hit series, etched into the pop culture zeitgeist, takes its final turn Netflix in three volumes Which drops on November 26, December 25, and December 31, sticking to the release date theme of arriving on or near a holiday. Each part of this final season will be released on Netflix at 5 PM PT/8 PM ET, with the finale expected to be approximately two hours long. Netflix said the screenings will be held in 350 theaters nationwide and in Canada, and “more information on how to attend these fan events, as well as specific theater locations, will be provided later this year.”

Stranger Things 5 ​​takes place in the fall of 1987, and Hawkins, Indiana is under a government shutdown. Eleven is away, and Max is in a coma, but the gang is united in their mission to find Vecna ​​and get rid of him once and for all. As the anniversary of Will Byers’ disappearance approaches, there’s more strangeness in the air. This final season brings back the main cast and will introduce new faces: Jake Connelly as Derek Turnbow, Alex Breaux as Lieutenant Akers, and Linda Hamilton as Dr. Kay.