Overview
- Set in the winter of 1985 between Seasons 2 and 3, the series follows the Hawkins crew facing new monsters and a fresh paranormal mystery.
- The main roles are recast with Brooklyn Davey Norstedt (Eleven), Jolie Hoang-Rappaport (Max), Luca Diaz (Mike), Elisha “EJ” Williams (Lucas), Braxton Quinney (Dustin), Ben Plessala (Will) and Brett Gipson (Hopper), with Odessa A’zion, Janeane Garofalo and Lou Diamond Phillips in additional roles.
- Matt and Ross Duffer executive produce alongside Hilary Leavitt, Shawn Levy (21 Laps) and Dan Cohen, with the creative aiming to evoke the feel of an ’80s cartoon.
- Netflix released a featurette and first-look images on Stranger Things Day, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses of concept art and the animation style.
- The announcement accompanies the confirmed rollout for the live-action final season: four episodes on November 26, three on December 25 and the finale on December 31, 2025.