‘Stranger Things 5’ Finale Draws Massive Netflix Viewership
The finale of “Stranger Things 5” has achieved remarkable viewing numbers on Netflix, further solidifying its status in the streaming giant’s history. Over the week of December 29 to January 4, the season garnered 31.3 million views globally. This significant achievement places “Stranger Things 5” among Netflix’s top 10 most-watched English-language series.
Massive Viewership Statistics
The final season of “Stranger Things” has reached a total of 105.7 million views since its release. This impressive figure ranks it ninth in all-time viewership for Netflix series, based on the first 13 weeks after premiere.
- Weekly views: 31.3 million
- Overall views: 105.7 million
- Hours watched in the last week: 325.6 million
Weekend Release and Revenue
The finale generated substantial revenue during its limited theatrical release on December 31 and January 1, earning an estimated $20 million to $25 million for theaters. This extra measure of success highlights the show’s wide appeal beyond streaming.
Viewership Calculations and Trends
Despite the significant numbers, the views during the finale week reflect a slight decline compared to the week prior. This drop is attributed to Netflix’s view calculation method, which divides total viewing hours by the total run time of episodes. The finale’s longer duration increased season five’s total run time by approximately 26 percent.
Future Rankings and Potential Growth
“Stranger Things 5” has ample opportunity to advance in Netflix’s all-time viewership rankings. The views are tracked for 91 days post-release of each part of the season. Specifically:
- First four episodes (released November 26) count until February 24.
- Part two (released December 25) counts until March 25.
- Series finale views count until March 31.
As of now, “Stranger Things 5” is just 300,000 views shy of surpassing “Bridgerton” season three. It is also within reach of fourth place, held by “Wednesday” season two, with 119.3 million views.
The closing chapters of “Stranger Things” are establishing an impressive legacy in Netflix’s history, demonstrating the show’s resilience and viewer loyalty.
