The tensions are at an all-time high for the Hawkins heroes with the release of Stranger Things 5. Fans across the globe have taken a step into the final season with the release of volume 1, witnessing the characters' efforts to kill Vecna. The first four episodes have introduced heightened troubles and unexpected developments in the story. Things are going to get tougher from this point, leading to an intense finale. What makes the last episode, 'The Rightside Up', special is that viewers in the U.S. and Canada will get to watch it on the big screen. The announcement about the theater screenings for the final episode has raised the fans' spirits, who are eager to experience the show's conclusion in the theaters. Fans will soon be able to grab their spots at select theaters, as tickets for the Stranger Things 5 finale screening go live on December 2, 2025, starting at 8 am PT/11 am ET. How and from when to book the tickets for Stranger Things 5? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostStranger Things 5 finale is expected to hold twists and surprises that will bring the long-running Netflix series to an end. Fans are eager to know about Eleven and her friends' epic battle with Vecna and the dark forces from the Upside Down, which episode 8 will unravel. The theater release of episode 8 promises a significant viewing experience for viewers on the silver screen. Fans will be able to book tickets for the Stranger Things 5 finale from December 2, 2025. The ticket sales will go live starting 8 am PT/11 am ET. The official social media account of Stranger Things and Netflix Geeked announced the ticket release date and time on December 1, 2025. The final episode, according to Netflix Tudum, is set to be screened in more than 350 theaters across the U.S. and Canada. Screenings will commence on December 31, 2025, at 5 pm PT (when the episode releases on Netflix). The theater shows for the episode will run till January 1, 2026. Viewers can check the tickets from December 2, 2025, on the official websites of Regal Cinema, Megaplex theaters, and Cineplex. Ticketing platforms like Ticketmaster, Fandango, and Atom Tickets can also be used by viewers to check for show availability in nearby theaters. While the theater release is exclusively happening in the U.S. and Canada, global viewers can catch the last episode on December 31, 2025, on Netflix. Also read: Stranger Things 5 Volume 1 ending explained: Does Will have new powers?More about Stranger Things 5 finale theater screening (L-R) Noah Schnapp, Caleb McLaughlin, Gaten Matarazzo, and Finn Wolfhard in Stranger Things 5 (Image via Instagram/@strangerthingstv)Stranger Things 5 finale is a highly anticipated release, as it will bring the showdown that will determine the final fates of all the characters. The opportunity for the fans to get a large-screen viewing experience for the last episode also marks a unique milestone for the show. This would be the first time that the gang from Hawkins will take over theaters, bringing a feature-length episode for the viewers to witness. Talking about the theater screenings for episode 8, Matt and Ross Duffer said to Netflix Tudum: "We’re beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of Stranger Things in theaters — it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and we’re so grateful to Ted, Bela, and everyone at Netflix for making it happen."They further added: "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*tchin’ — way to celebrate the end of this adventure."The creators' statements further raise anticipation about the unique viewing experience for the final episode of Stranger Things 5. Also read: "My finale is different": Caleb McLaughlin hints at absence from Stranger Things season 5 finaleStay tuned for more updates.