Los Gatos, CA – Netflix is putting an Upside Down twist on the traditional yule log this holiday season with Stranger Things: Fireplace, a new streaming special that blends cozy holiday ambiance with the eerie glow of Hawkins’ supernatural world.
The 2025 TV-G special invites viewers to “gather ’round the fireplace in Hawkins, where the flames crackle, the alphabet glows — and the holidays get turned Upside Down.”
Holiday comfort with a Hawkins twist
Unlike a typical fireplace stream, the Stranger Things version features signature elements from the hit series — from flickering lights that spell cryptic messages to subtle references only fans will recognize. The experience includes no dialogue, only the sound of a burning fire accompanied by ambient effects inspired by the show’s 1980s setting and sci-fi undertones.
Available to stream and download, the hourlong presentation offers both nostalgia and mystery, giving fans a low-key way to revisit the world of Hawkins between seasons.
Netflix embraces the streaming fireplace tradition
Netflix’s themed fireplaces have become an annual tradition for holiday viewers seeking background warmth with a pop culture twist. This year’s Stranger Things edition follows previous releases inspired by franchises like The Witcher and Bridgerton.
Stranger Things: Fireplace is now available for streaming on Netflix, bringing the comfort of a hearth — and a hint of the Upside Down — straight to living rooms everywhere.
