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‘Stranger Things: The Complete Series’ to Release on Blu-Ray and 4K UHD in July

What happened

Netflix and Arrow Video are releasing Stranger Things: The Complete Series on Blu-Ray and 4K UHD, available for pre-order now. The collection includes all five seasons across 25 discs and costs around $200. It releases July 27 in the UK and July 28 in the US and Canada.

Why people care

This marks a rare physical media release for a major Netflix original series, which typically remain streaming-Agreement With CFTC">exclusive. The $200 price tag and 25-disc count reflects both the show's popularity and the premium collectors are willing to pay for permanent ownership of streaming content.

The takes

Collectors say

Physical media enthusiasts are celebrating the rare opportunity to own a complete Netflix series on disc. They view this as essential for preserving content that could disappear from streaming platforms and appreciate having permanent access without internet dependency.

Casual fans say

Many question spending $200 on physical discs when the show remains available on Netflix for a monthly subscription fee. They see the hefty price tag as excessive for content they can already access digitally and don't understand the appeal of collecting DVDs in 2024.

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