March 20, 2026, 3:37 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Netflix? That primarily means streaming until your eyes turn square. The company has turned the entire entertainment industry upside down with its platform, causing fans and competitors alike to increasingly turn away from theaters and physical media for more than a decade. Yet despite all the premium subscriptions–the only thing truly “special” in the end is a special edition on disc. That’s why “Stranger Things” has now been surprisingly announced on Blu-ray.
“Stranger Things” on Blu-ray is a Milestone
“Stranger Things” remains one of the most successful and, above all, important titles for Netflix, with which the streamer was able to firmly establish itself in the mainstream and pop culture. For the company, the series is one of its major flagships, and the grand finale was eagerly anticipated.
Normally, Netflix is content to offer its crown jewels exclusively as streams. Only rarely, and with the help of licensing deals, have selected films and series made it to physical editions. These include prestige titles such as “The Irishman,” “Roma,” or “Marriage Story,” which were primarily intended to play a role at the Oscars, or the much-praised animated series “Arcane.”
But the really big streaming hits? They have been absent physically until now. However, a slight shift in thinking seems to be occurring: Recently, it was announced that the renowned Criterion Collection is adding “KPop Demon Hunters” to its portfolio. And as reported by the U.S. industry magazine “Variety,” fans will soon be able to place “Stranger Things” on their shelves.
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Various Editions Planned
The boutique label Arrow Films is responsible for the planned releases. They will release the entire “Stranger Things” series on Blu-ray and 4K UHD discs. Pre-orders are already underway directly through the Arrow webshop, but only in the U.S. and UK. The release dates are July 27 (UK) and July 28 (USA), after which the editions will also be available at all major retail chains and online shops–presumably including Amazon. Those proficient in English will need to import, as nothing is yet known about a German version.
Additionally, there is a distinction between a Deluxe version and the Special Edition. Both come with extensive extras, such as a booklet, posters, and plenty of background information. Additionally, the Deluxe will include a 148-page art book, art cards, a patch, a die in the “Hellfire Club” style, and more merchandise.
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The Prices for “Stranger Things” on Blu-ray
Anyone looking to purchase one of the boxes will have to dig deep into their pockets, as five seasons spread over 25 discs are not cheap. We also recommend ordering through the British shop. While the issue of regional codes has largely been eliminated for 4K Blu-rays, it can still be a problem for regular Blu-rays.
The UK and Germany share the regional code “B.” This means British discs can be played here without issue and vice versa. However, the U.S. primarily uses code “A.” And unless you have a region-free player, you might quickly become frustrated (the author of these lines speaks from fresh experience, having not been attentive).
Below are the UK prices and a rough conversion to euros:
- 4K Deluxe Edition: 200 pounds (231 euros)
- 4K Special Edition: 145 pounds (168 euros)
- Blu-ray Deluxe Edition: 180 pounds (208 euros)
- Blu-ray Special Edition: 135 pounds (156 euros)