Watch: Netflix teases 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' animated series

Netflix Teases Animated Spinoff 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85'

Netflix has revealed a new animated series expanding the Stranger Things universe, titled Stranger Things: Tales From '85. The show is scheduled for release in 2026 and will bridge the gap between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original hit series.

Setting and Story

The plot unfolds in the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, where Eleven and her friends confront another paranormal mystery. The animation adds a fresh dimension to the familiar story, bringing back core characters such as Eleven, Mike, Max, Lucas, Dustin, Will, and Hopper.

Creative Team and Approach

This project comes from showrunner Eric Robles, alongside Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. Speaking about the opportunities of animation, Ross Duffer explained:

“With animation there's really no limits. Eric and his team can just go wild, and they have.”

Voice Cast

Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven
Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max
Luca Diaz as Mike
Elisha "EJ" Williams as Lucas
Braxton Quinney as Dustin
Ben Plessala as Will
Brett Gipson as Hopper

Upcoming Releases

Alongside the new series, the fifth and final season of the original Stranger Things will stream in three parts, set to begin rolling out in November.

Author’s Summary: Netflix expands the Stranger Things saga with an animated prequel, Tales From '85, reviving fan-favorite characters and creative freedom through limitless animation.

UPI — 2025-11-06

Netflix Teases Animated Spinoff 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85'

Setting and Story

Creative Team and Approach

Voice Cast

Upcoming Releases

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