According to global media reports, Season 5 has achieved the largest opening for any English-language series, cementing its place as the third most successful launch in Netflix’s history. The top two spots, however, remain held by the Korean phenomenon Squid Game Seasons 2 and 3.
The season’s debut saw an extraordinary 171% surge in viewership compared to its predecessor, underscoring the immense anticipation surrounding its arrival.
Prior to the release, Stranger Things made history by having all five of its seasons simultaneously appear in Netflix’s coveted Top 10 list for the first time ever.
Sources reveal that the first four episodes of Season 5 are already available, with three additional episodes slated for release on Christmas Day, and the highly-anticipated final episode set to premiere on New Year’s Eve.
Meanwhile, Kevin Hart’s comedy special Acting My Age has surged to second place on Netflix’s Top List this week, with 9.2 million views.
In the film category, Jingle Bell Heist has taken the lead, surpassing all competition with an impressive 19.3 million views
