Samsung has partnered with Netflix to bring an exclusive Stranger Things theme to Galaxy smartphone users worldwide. The special theme celebrates the show’s final season and offers fans a chance to transform their devices with iconic imagery from the hit series.
The theme is available as a free download through the Galaxy Store from January 12 to February 22, 2026. It can be accessed in 186 countries around the world, making it one of Samsung’s most widely distributed promotional themes. Users need to have the Netflix app installed on their Galaxy devices to unlock the complete experience.
Visual Features and Customization
The theme includes comprehensive visual changes that transform the look of Galaxy devices. Users get exclusive wallpapers featuring locations from the show, including Hawkins and the mysterious Upside Down dimension. The lock screen displays animated effects with Stranger Things motifs, while app icons are redesigned with series-inspired graphics that match the show’s aesthetic.
Additional customizations include a dark, eerie color palette throughout the system interface, notification sounds taken from the show’s audio cues, and Always-On Display visuals featuring Stranger Things logos. Character silhouettes of Eleven, Hopper, and the Demogorgon appear in various wallpapers, along with imagery from Hawkins Lab and Vecna-inspired lock screen effects.
Device Compatibility and Technical Details
The theme works on Samsung Galaxy smartphones across the S, Z, and A series. It requires One UI 6.0 or higher and is optimized for high-resolution AMOLED displays. Foldable devices like the Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip receive adaptive scaling for proper display across different screen configurations.
Technical features include dynamic theme switching between dark and light modes, battery-efficient animations designed specifically for Galaxy hardware, and cloud sync capabilities for easy theme reinstallation. The theme maintains consistent styling across Samsung’s native apps including Messages, Dialer, and Settings.
Special Fan Features
Samsung has included several fan-focused extras such as hidden Easter eggs that unlock when the Netflix app is opened, a countdown widget tracking Season 5 episode releases, and exclusive ringtones inspired by the show’s soundtrack. Interactive wallpaper effects feature flickering lights and Upside Down transitions, while limited-edition badges reward users who install the theme.