Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Stranger Things Finale to Premiere in Theaters
Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo, who play Mike and Dustin in Stranger Things, made a fun video for Netflix.
In the video, they tried out some common Indian kitchen items to see if they could help fight Vecna, the bad guy from their show.
They tested things like sandals, a lunchbox, a rolling pin, a broom, and a pressure cooker.
The pressure cooker, which they called the 'Hawkins pressure cooker,' was their favorite because it could be used as a weapon or to cook food.
The video is part of the promotion for the last season of Stranger Things, which will end on January 1, 2026.
Additionally, the final episode of Stranger Things will be released in theaters in the US and Canada on December 31, 2026 (January 1, 2026 in India), with 1.1 million people expected to attend across 3,500 shows.
Finn Wolfhard and Gaten Matarazzo tested Indian kitchen items in a Netflix promotional video.
They considered the pressure cooker, dubbed the 'Hawkins pressure cooker,' as a potential weapon against Vecna.
Other items tested included desi chappals, a steel dabba, a rolling pin, and a broom.
The video is part of the promotional push for Stranger Things Season 5.
The final episode of Stranger Things is scheduled to air on January 1, 2026, and will also have a theatrical release on December 31, 2026 (January 1, 2026 in India), with 1.1 million expected viewers across 3,500 shows.
- Who
- Finn Wolfhard (Mike) and Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin) from Stranger Things
- What
- Testing Indian kitchen items for potential use against Vecna and the theatrical release of the final episode
- When
- Recently, as part of Netflix's promotional push for Stranger Things Season 5 and the final episode on December 31, 2026 (January 1, 2026 in India)
- Where
- India, as referenced in the Instagram reel and theaters in the US and Canada
- Why
- To engage with Indian audiences and promote the upcoming season, and to provide a cinematic experience for the final episode
- Stars Involved
- Finn Wolfhard (Mike), Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin)
- Platform
- Promotional Push
- Stranger Things Season 5
- Final Episode Date
- January 1, 2026
- Items Tested
- Desi chappal, steel dabba, rolling pin, broom, pressure cooker
- Theatrical Release
- December 31, 2026 (January 1, 2026 in India)
- Expected Viewers
- 1.1 million
- Theater Shows
- 3,500
Sources
Can Hawkins pressure cooker defeat Vecna? ‘Stranger Things’ stars try out Indian utensils
Stranger Things stars Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo go desi in Netflix promo featuring Indian household items
Stranger Things 5 Finale: Theatrical Release To Attract 1.1 Million Viewers Across 3,500 'Completely Full' Shows
Hawkins pressure cooker, chappal impress ‘Stranger Things’ actors as they find Indian fix for Vecna
