The finale of Stranger Things Season 5 achieved a significant box office success on New Year's Eve, grossing nearly $30 million across over 600 theaters in the US. This performance surpassed Avatar: Fire and Ash's combined New Year's Eve and Day revenue of $23 million. The unexpected theatrical release of the Stranger Things finale sold over 1 million tickets, contributing to a recovery in domestic ticket sales and marking Netflix's first No. 1 weekend box office title.