Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (2026)

Directed by

Phil Allora

Genre

drama television series, mystery television series, horror television series, science fiction television series

Country

United States

Length

2 seasons, 10 episodes

Rated

TV-PG

Rating

7.6 of 10 from 91 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

It is an animated spin-off set between the second and third seasons of Stranger Things. The children face new monsters from the Upside Down and try to solve a paranormal mystery frightening their town.

nostalgicspookyadventurousfast-pacedwhimsicalominous

What happens

Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is an American animated science fiction television series and a spin-off of Netflix's Stranger Things. First announced by Netflix in April 2025, it was executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, as well as Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen of 21 Laps, Hilary Leavitt of Upside Down Pictures, and Eric Robles with Flying Bark Productions. The series takes place between the events of the second and third seasons of Stranger Things, and depicts the children – Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Will, and Max – as they confront new monsters of the Upside Down, and unravel a "paranormal mystery terrorizing their town". The Duffers intended to capture the feel of an '80s Saturday-morning cartoon in the Stranger Things universe. Stranger Things: Tales from '85 premiered with its first season on April 23, 2026, on Netflix, to mixed reviews from critics. Five days later, the series was renewed for a second season, which is set to be released later in the year. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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