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The first two Netflix House venues now have their grand opening dates. Netflix House Philadelphia will open on November 12th at King of Prussia Mall, and Netflix House Dallas will open on December 11th at Galleria Dallas.
These real-world manifestations of Netflix’s intellectual property span “more than 100,000 square feet.” They’re free to enter, offering a mix of complimentary and paid experiences centered around shows like Wednesday, Squid Game, and Stranger Things:
Take selfies with beloved characters like Queen Charlotte, enjoy screenings of hit movies like KPop Demon Hunters, have a meal and a cocktail at Netflix Bites or embark on an adventure with friends, channeling the One Piece crew.
Misguided? Perhaps! But what else is America going to do with all those monuments to a bygone era of retail being abandoned across the country. If you build it, will they come?
You can answer that question yourself by registering now for the waitlist to buy tickets to those paid experiences over at netflixhouse.com.
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