Netflix Teases 3D Animated 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85' for 2026
Creators say the new show channels classic 1980s cartoons to draw in younger viewers after the live-action saga concludes.
Overview
- An official teaser confirms the series is set between seasons 2 and 3 and uses a new 3D animation style.
- The project is framed as a kid-friendlier entry point that keeps the franchise’s core tone while widening its audience.
- Matt and Ross Duffer and showrunner Eric Robles cite 1980s animation as the tonal guide, with The Real Ghostbusters named as a key influence.
- The original cast does not return, with new voice actors including Brett Gipson as Jim Hopper, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, and Luca Diaz as Mike.
- The series is slated to premiere on Netflix in 2026 as part of a broader strategy to extend the Hawkins universe beyond the live-action run.