Stranger Things Finale Theater Tickets Are Now On Sale, And Already Disappearing

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It’s true. Despite their abhorrence of the entire theater industry, Netflix was somehow convinced to allow a theatrical screening of the Stranger Things series finale, scheduled for the exact time the episode premieres on Netflix itself — 5 PM, December 31, though you can also catch a second screening on January 1 if you can avoid spoilers that long. We have to sheepishly admit this news item came out yesterday, and we skipped it because we already had a Stranger Things news item up (the Lego set) and figured the tickets would not sell as quickly as they did. But if you’re reading these words right now and this is the first you’ve heard of it, you might be almost too late. So when did these exactly go on sale? That depends. Cinemark and Regal, who are hosting the lion’s share of these screenings, claimed the virtual line would open at approximately 8 AM Pacific, 11 AM Eastern. Reasonable enough. But, ah, there was this weird thing we don’t understand called “concession vouchers” that were made available to reserve seats in advance, and only those in the know about that sort of thing were able to gobble up tickets before […]
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[Nancy06R78]

I just renewed my Netflix membership last week, so I am fine watching the finale on my TV. I do not feel the need to see it in a theater. My screen at home is good enough, and I can watch at my own pace without worrying about lines, noise, or ticket problems. I know the theater experience might feel special, but the stress around these tickets does not feel worth it. I will just sit on my couch, have some snacks ready, and enjoy it as soon as it drops.

 

[LaPuccineta]

The voucher system is confusing to me. If theaters want to sell tickets fairly, they need to announce these things clearly. When people get early access without being told publicly, regular fans lose out. I was ready to buy at 11 AM Eastern, and everything near me was already sold. I am disappointed, but I will still watch it at home on release day.

 

[Scoops_Ahoy]

Just checked eBay, and the prices are too much. I love Stranger Things, but I do not like when people take advantage of fans. It does not feel respectful. I think Netflix agreeing to a theatrical release is interesting, though. Maybe they will consider doing more special screenings for future shows.

 

[Dwight in a Box]

Bed watcher here, I do not feel upset about missing tickets. I prefer watching shows in a familiar setting where I can control the volume, pause when needed, and not hear people talking. I understand the excitement, but I think the comfort of my living room will suit me better.

 

[aarsenelupin]

My younger sibling is the biggest fan in our family, and they were sad when we could not get tickets. We tried both Cinemark and Regal, but everything disappeared within minutes. We decided to turn it into a small family watch night instead. It is not the same as a theater event, but at least we can share the moment together.

 

[0preretgf90]

Hehe, this whole thing feels messy. If theaters are going to host something like this, they should not allow early access tricks. Those concession vouchers made the whole system unfair. I think Netflix and the theaters underestimated how dedicated the fans are. The demand was obvious, and the system should have been prepared. I am not surprised that scalpers jumped in. It happens every time something popular gets limited seats.

 

[bibidibabidibuu]

I find the situation funny in a way. People keep saying streaming killed theaters, but here we are watching a streaming finale get sold out in theaters. The irony is strong. I did not bother buying tickets, but I respect the enthusiasm from fans. The energy in a theater during a major moment probably feels exciting. Still, I prefer my sofa and my own space.

 

[Garcia]

Poggers! I think theaters understand how big Stranger Things is, and that is why they pushed for this. Even people who do not go to cinemas much will try for something like this. For me, I am neutral. I do not mind missing the theater version. What matters is seeing how the story ends. I am more curious about how people will handle spoilers because the internet never stays silent.

 

[11]

I tried joining the queue at the time they announced, but the system kept giving me errors. I refreshed too many times and eventually gave up. Later, I found out that people already had seats through those early vouchers. That felt discouraging. I do not mind missing the theater experience, but I do mind when the process feels unfair. I hope they explain what happened so it does not repeat.