It's hard to believe, but Stranger Things has been haunting our screens for a full decade. To celebrate this milestone, Netflix is taking fans back to the beginning with a retro twist: a VHS Special Edition of Season 1. The streaming giant has given the first season a grainy, glitchy makeover that mimics the video store experience of the 1980s, letting viewers relive the sci-fi series as if they'd just rented it from Blockbuster.
The anniversary celebration doesn't stop there. Netflix released a nostalgic video called Strange Memories, featuring cast members like Millie Bobby Brown, Charlie Heaton, Natalia Dyer, and Joe Keery reminiscing about their early days on the show. Even Sadie Sink gets in on the fun, joking about the "pre-teen embarrassment" of the first few seasons. It's a heartfelt trip down memory lane for fans who've watched these young actors grow up on screen.
For those who want to dive deeper, Netflix is also releasing Special and Deluxe Editions of Stranger Things: The Complete Series on Blu-ray and 4K. These sets come packed with bloopers, cast interviews, and behind-the-scenes featurettes. Hardcore fans can grab Stranger Things: The Official Story Behind the Legacy Series, a deluxe guide filled with never-before-seen scenes from Season 1 through the finale. And for music lovers, a 17-LP box set of the complete score, pressed on "Vecna's Gate Vinyl" in red and orange, is available for pre-order.
The 10th anniversary also brings a Broadway twist. The stage play The First Shadow is offering a special promotion: fans who visit the Marquis Theatre Box Office in person can enter to win a pair of tickets for just $11, honoring Millie Bobby Brown's character Eleven. Only 11 winners will be chosen, so it's a limited-time opportunity for theatergoers.
Merchandise is also getting a nostalgic upgrade. Limited-edition items from partners like Eggo, Doritos, and Chips Ahoy! are now available at retailers such as Target, Primark, and Galeries Lafayette. Funko POP! collectors can snag new limited-edition figures on the official Funko website. It's a full-on celebration of the show's cultural impact, which has turned its young stars into Hollywood heavyweights and spawned projects like Netflix's House of Guinness from the Duffer brothers.
As Stranger Things continues to dominate pop culture, this anniversary reminds us why the series became a phenomenon. From its 80s nostalgia to its breakout cast, the show has left an indelible mark. Whether you're rewatching Season 1 in its VHS glory or catching up on the latest seasons, all five seasons are streaming on Netflix. For more updates on the franchise and other streaming hits, stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot.
