(SeaPRwire) – Netflix will forever be linked to streaming, yet it’s crucial to recall that its origins lie in home media. The mail-order DVDs were, in essence, a forerunner to streaming media—just delivered via postal mail rather than the internet. Now, over a decade since the advent of streaming, Netflix is expanding its reach by venturing into more theatrical releases.
Now, Netflix is returning to its beginnings with a flashy collector’s edition physical release of what might be its most iconic project to date: Stranger Things. This is a collection that has taken a decade to come to fruition, with all five seasons of the show available on Blu-Ray and 4K UHD for the very first time. Here’s all you need to know.
As reported by Variety, Netflix and Arrow Films will launch a box set of Stranger Things: The Complete Series on July 27 in the UK and July 28 in the US and Canada, with pre-orders currently available. The box set is offered in two distinct versions: special and deluxe. The special edition contains all five seasons of Stranger Things spread across 25 discs, along with numerous bonus features such as bloopers, a booklet, and a double-sided poster.
The deluxe version includes all of these items plus exclusive artwork, a 148-page art book, a Hellfire Club patch and D20, a Palace Arcade coin, reversible sleeves, a foldout map of Hawkins, and a host of other collectibles. The special edition is priced at $180 for Blu-Ray and $200 for 4K UHD, while the deluxe edition costs $215 for Blu-Ray and $230 for 4K UHD.
That price tag might seem high, yet the security of owning physical media is invaluable. Currently, all Netflix subscribers are effectively renting access to Stranger Things for a monthly fee, but this physical release offers an alternative: a one-time payment that ensures ownership as long as Blu-Rays remain playable.
Stranger Things might appear to be a permanent fixture in Netflix’s library, but to put it plainly, unexpected things do occur. Westworld was once regarded as one of HBO’s top sci-fi series, yet in 2022, it was abruptly removed from the HBO Max platform altogether.
Beyond serving as a safeguard, these editions represent the ultimate merchandise offering for Stranger Things fans, being the first-ever complete physical release collection. If you marked your calendar for each of Season 5’s three release dates, this is a release you’ll want to get your hands on.
So, whether you’re seeking the ultimate addition to your Blu-Ray collection or simply want a way to keep Stranger Things without a Netflix subscription, this is the means to bring Hawkins into your home.
Stranger Things: The Complete Series will be available on 4K UHD and Blu-Ray on July 27 in the UK and July 28 in the US and Canada.
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