Netflix's New Stranger Things Series Sets Early Release With Theatrical Debut

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Lucas, Max, Will and Dustin looking at Mike in Stranger Things

Published Mar 17, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT

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Netflix's new Stranger Things series sets an early release with a theatrical debut.

The first two episodes of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 will play in theaters on April 18, with tickets going on sale tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.

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