For years, the "TV vs. Cinema" debate has raged on, with streaming giants like Netflix often drawing a hard line in the sand about not wanting their stuff to help save theatrical exhibition.But there is no better communal experience than watching something big in the theater with your friends, and even with strangers.You all get to experience emotions at the same time and let the storytelling wash over you like a baptism.That's something prestige TV has always lacked, but may be changing now with this bold new strategy for Stranger Things on Netflix.In a move that signals a massive shift in distribution strategy (and a win for big-screen purists), Netflix has announced that the Stranger Things series finale will receive a wide theatrical release. They're treating the show's conclusion less like a TV episode and more like a summer tentpole.But all the proceeds go to movie theaters! The full list of participating locations can be found at www.st5finale.comLet's dive in. Stranger Things in movie theaters. Credit: NEtflix Stranger Things Hits the Big Screen The Duffer brothers are definitely cinephiles, I mean, just look at all the movie homages in their TV show! So I am sure they are stoked to see the finale of Stranger Things on the big screen across the country.The runtime is just over two hours, which means it's the length of a movie.So what better way to watch the end of a massive series than with a bunch of other fans feeling all the same feels...
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