'Stranger Things' finale turns box office downside up pulling in an estimated $25 million
Los Angeles Times••general
Key Points:
- The finale of Netflix's "Stranger Things" generated an estimated $20 to $25 million at the box office through special theater screenings on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
- Approximately 600 cinemas participated, with ticket sales replaced by mandatory food and beverage voucher purchases due to cast contractual terms.
- AMC Theatres hosted the finale in 231 locations, drawing over 753,000 viewers and generating more than $15 million from concession sales alone.
- The event provided a significant boost to the domestic box office, which has been struggling to fully recover post-pandemic, with 2025 revenue projections only slightly higher than 2024.
- AMC CEO Adam Aron highlighted the strong attendance and sellouts, marking the screenings
