Netflix reveals select fans can watch Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 early – here’s how to apply

Netflix offers early screening of Stranger Things Season 5 premiere

Fans of Stranger Things living in or around London are in for a special treat. Netflix has announced an exclusive late-night screening of the first episode of season 5, titled "Chapter One: The Crawl," on November 13 — two weeks ahead of its global release.

Event details

How to participate

To attend, fans must enter a ticket ballot through ApplauseStore and use the promo code ST5FANS. Participants will be chosen randomly, so selecting a preferred screening time is recommended.

“Tickets are extremely limited,” Netflix stated.

Before applying, users must create and activate an ApplauseStore account; otherwise, the promo code entry will not work properly.

For everyone else

Those unable to attend or not selected will have to wait for the global release on November 26. The series will follow a three-part release schedule over the following months.

Author’s Summary

Netflix invites select UK fans to an early screening of Stranger Things 5x01 in London on November 13, with free but limited tickets awarded via ballot.

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TechRadar TechRadar — 2025-11-06