With the final episodes of Stranger Things arriving on Netflix this New Year’s Eve, recent data reveals the show’s incredible success, both in terms of viewership and revenue.
Netflix reports that Stranger Things has now been watched for a total of 1.2 billion hours globally. They calculate this by adding up all the viewing time and dividing it by the length of each episode. This makes Stranger Things the most-watched Netflix series ever, surpassing popular shows like Wednesday and Squid Game. Netflix released these numbers as the final part of Season 5 is about to premiere.
Season 5 is proving to be a huge hit! The first part of the season quickly gained over 100 million views in under a month. According to Netflix, the new season has been number one in almost every country where the service is available. This popularity has also led people to revisit older seasons, with all five seasons currently ranking in Netflix’s global Top 10.
Stranger Things has significantly boosted the U.S. economy, going beyond just how many people watch it. Since 2016, the show has generated over 8,000 jobs in production and contributed roughly $1.4 billion to the national economy. A large portion of this economic impact – around $650 million – benefited Georgia, where the series is primarily filmed. California also saw considerable gains, with approximately $500 million in economic activity linked to the show.
As a total movie and TV geek, it’s been amazing to see how much of a ripple effect Stranger Things has had! It’s not just about the show being popular – it’s actually boosted other stuff too. Netflix told everyone that suddenly everyone was into Dungeons & Dragons again after the first season, and sales went way up. But it doesn’t stop there! Remember those Eggo waffles? Yeah, sales went up for them too! And lately, all the *Stranger Thingsthemed snacks have been a huge hit online, racking up billions of views. It’s wild how a show can do all that!
The show has also boosted the music industry. Spotify noted significant increases in streams for older songs featured in the series, particularly among younger audiences. Fans have created hundreds of thousands of Stranger Things playlists since the show began, which continues to benefit both artists and record labels.
Beyond the show itself, related events and merchandise are bringing in significant income. ‘Stranger Things’ experiences, stage plays, and fan gatherings have attracted hundreds of thousands of attendees worldwide. Plus, books and comics connected to the series have sold millions of copies just in the United States.
As a huge fan of film and TV, I remember reading in Variety that Stranger Things really showed what Netflix could do – it proved they could connect with a massive audience all over the world, and each season just kept getting bigger and better. And honestly, the viewership numbers they released this year definitely seem to confirm that! It’s amazing to see a show resonate with so many people.
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2025-12-24 17:14