How & Where to Watch Stranger Things From Anywhere in 2024: Access Netflix in Restricted Locations
The release date of everyone’s favorite science fiction thriller series is looming, and here at Cloudwards, we’re pretty stoked. If you’re traveling somewhere that Netflix is unavailable, this guide shares how to watch Stranger Things from anywhere in the world.
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Last Updated: 2024-08-20T12:17:28+00:00
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Back in 2016, Stranger Things kicked off with young boy Will Byers’ mysterious disappearance from Hawkins, a small town in Indiana, and a young girl’s escape from a government lab. Three seasons later, season four released on May 27, 2022. With this article, learn how and where to watch Stranger Things from anywhere in the world.
Winona Ryder and David Harbour will return in the new season as Joyce Byers and police chief Jim Hopper alongside other much-loved characters. In season 4, our favorite characters unravel new and dark Upside-Down mysteries while simultaneously navigating their way through an equally terrifying new realm — high school.
Ready for some breathtaking visuals, hilarious, horrifying and heartwarming scenes and a good helping of ’80s synthwave? We certainly are, so let’s get right into it. However, if you’re in a restricted location like China, you might need a VPN to do so.
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Status checked 2024/09/17:
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06/07/2022 Facts checked
Updated to include information about the upcoming fourth Stranger Things season and to show you how to use a VPN to watch Stranger Things on Netflix from countries where it’s blocked.
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10/29/2022
Added ExpressVPN and NordVPN as recommendations for streaming VPNs.
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08/15/2024 Facts checked
We updated the article to list a few free options for streaming Stranger Things without Netflix.
Where to Watch Stranger Things Season 4: Netflix Release Date
Stranger Things season 4 is split into two volumes. The first volume was released worldwide on May 27, 2022 and the second volume will premiere on July 1, 2022. As the series is a Netflix original, it will be available exclusively on the streaming service and anyone who wants to watch it needs a Netflix subscription.
Where to Watch Stranger Things Season 3 & Older
If you’re feeling nostalgic or want to catch up with previous seasons before digging into season 4, Stranger Things seasons 1 through 3 are available on Netflix.
How to Watch Stranger Things With a VPN
Netflix is widely available, but it’s not available everywhere, including in China. If you have a Netflix subscription but are traveling to a country that exercises geoblocking, you can use a VPN to get around the restrictions. Not to worry — VPNs are really easy to use and you can get one in just a few minutes.
Our favorite VPN for Netflix is ExpressVPN, so read on to find out how to use it to watch Stranger Things from anywhere. Check out the VPN section further down or our ExpressVPN review to learn more about the service.
- Get ExpressVPN
Go to ExpressVPN’s website and sign up for a plan. All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you get that extra layer of reassurance.
- Download ExpressVPN
Go to “products” and download the ExpressVPN app for your device.
- Connect to ExpressVPN
Connect to a server in a country where Netflix is available, like the U.S. Click the three horizontal dots in the location box to choose your server and click the “on” button to connect.
- Watch Stranger Things on Netflix
Open or log in to Netflix and search for Stranger Things. If you experience any issues, try switching servers as this usually solves the problem.
ExpressVPN — The Best VPN to Watch Stranger Things
More details about ExpressVPN:
- Pricing: $6.66 per month
- Provider website: expressvpn.com
Pros:
- Excellent speeds
- Unblocks Netflix and other streaming services
- Very secure
Cons:
- Expensive
ExpressVPN is our go-to VPN for most online activities, and watching Stranger Things is one of them. It can unblock Netflix reliably and its speeds are fast enough to ensure you have a buffer-free stream. It also has thousands of servers dotted around the world and uses top-notch security to make sure you’re safe while streaming.
ExpressVPN is more expensive than most of its competitors, but you’re getting a premium VPN. Besides, you can reduce the cost considerably by opting for ExpressVPN’s one-year plan. There’s also a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try it risk free. Take a look at our ExpressVPN review for more information.
- Unlimited GB
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Can I Watch Stranger Things for Free?
Netflix used to offer a 30-day free trial, but it was recently discontinued. Fortunately, there are ways to get Netflix for free if you live in the U.S. or Kenya — check out our article on how to watch Netflix for free or at a reduced price to find out more about this.
ExpressVPN has a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out worry-free and cancel if you don’t want to continue after the 30 days are up.
How to Watch Stranger Things Without Netflix for Free
As the show is a Netflix original, you can’t watch Netflix on any other streaming platform. However, there are several less-than-legal routes you can take to watch Stranger Things for free without Netflix:
- Watch Stranger Things on Stremio: Stremio is a peer-to-peer streaming platform that is free (and legal) to use. It hosts a massive library of streaming content, including Stranger Things. Follow our Stremio guide to set it up.
- Download Stranger Things via Torrent: While we do not condone piracy, we can’t prevent our readers from taking the seaward path. Torrenting is illegal in the United States, so if you want to watch Stranger Things for free with a torrent download, you’ll have to use a VPN to cover your tracks. Follow our torrenting guide to learn how to do so safely.
Final Thoughts
If watching ‘Stranger Things’ from a country with strict censorship was a mystery until this point, we hope that this guide has been able to help you out. If you do try out ExpressVPN’s 30-day money-back guarantee to watch Netflix, you might want to check out some of the security benefits of using a VPN while streaming.
After visiting the world of the ‘Upside-Down’ in ‘Stranger Things’, you might want to visit another portal and find other series from varying genres to binge-watch:
- where to watch ‘Westworld’ (science fiction)
- how to watch ‘X-Files’ (mystery)
- where to watch ’12 Angry Men’ (drama)
- how to watch ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ (science fiction)
To learn about the other VPN services on offer, check out our 10 Best VPNs post to see what’s out there. Do you use a VPN to watch Stranger Things from somewhere Netflix is blocked? Which one works best for you? Let us know in the comments and as always, thanks for stopping by!
FAQ
You can’t stream, buy or rent Stranger Things on any streaming service other than Netflix, at least not legally. You can watch it on your laptop, tablet, phone or with streaming devices like Roku, Firestick, and Chromecast, but you must have Netflix installed on these devices.
You can watch all episodes of Stranger Things on Netflix. Season 4, volume 1 was released there on May 27, 2022.
No. Stranger Things is a Netflix original series, so you won’t find it on any other streaming service.