Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is a Netflix animated series from 2026 situated in the winter between seasons two and three. The core group of kids (Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max) experience normal lives for several months, until a fresh, terrifying danger stirs under the snow in Hawkins, compelling them to battle new creatures.

Stranger Things fans have a new adventure to look forward to with the upcoming animated spin-off, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. Created by Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, the sci-fi animated series expands the universe of the hit show and brings viewers back to the eerie town of Hawkins.

The project was first revealed as part of the Duffers’ plans to expand the Stranger Things franchise following the success of the original show, which became one of Netflix’s most popular series worldwide.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85: OTT Streaming Details

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is set to be released on Netflix, starting from April 25. The series is based on themes of 1980s nostalgia, small-town horror, supernatural mystery and friendship-driven adventure.