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Netflix Reveals ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85,’ an Animated Midquel Arriving in 2026

Set in the winter of 1985 between Seasons 2 and 3, the series advances the story under showrunner Eric Robles with the Duffer brothers as executive producers.

Overview

  • Netflix marked Stranger Things Day by releasing a first-look featurette and images for Tales From ’85, confirming a 2026 launch.
  • The original stars do not return to voice their roles, with Brooklyn Davey Norstedt (Eleven), Jolie Hoang-Rappaport (Max), Luca Diaz (Mike), EJ Williams (Lucas), Braxton Quinney (Dustin), Ben Plessala (Will), and Brett Gipson (Hopper) leading the new cast.
  • Eric Robles serves as showrunner, Flying Bark Productions handles animation, and executive producers include Matt and Ross Duffer, Hilary Leavitt, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen.
  • An official logline sets the story in Hawkins during a stark 1985 winter as the gang faces new monsters and a paranormal mystery, with first images teasing the group and a Demogorgon.
  • The creators say the series aims for an ’80s Saturday-morning cartoon vibe, with the featurette highlighting the creative approach as the franchise continues beyond the live-action Season 5 finale at year’s end.