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Exclusive 'Stranger Things' Episodes Screenings in Theaters April 18

3/18/2026

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Summary

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Netflix will screen two episodes of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 in theaters on April 18, ahead of the April 23 streaming debut.
Screenings run at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. local time in 34 AMC Theatres nationwide.
Additional showings will be at Paris Theater in New York and Netflix House Philadelphia.
Attendees receive an exclusive collectible while supplies last.
Tickets go on sale March 18 at 8 a.m. PT.

History

Historical Context

AMC Theatres, founded in 1920, expanded rapidly in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming a leader in multiplex cinema. In 2011, it opened 300 new locations, showcasing blockbusters like "The Hunger Games." However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced closures in 2020, leading to significant financial challenges. Today, AMC's partnership with Netflix for theatrical screenings reflects a changing landscape in film distribution and audience engagement.

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Story summary

Netflix will screen two episodes of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 in theaters on April 18, ahead of the April 23 streaming debut.
Screenings run at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. local time in 34 AMC Theatres nationwide.
Additional showings will be at Paris Theater in New York and Netflix House Philadelphia.
Attendees receive an exclusive collectible while supplies last.
Tickets go on sale March 18 at 8 a.m. PT.

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