Tales From ’85, an animated spin-off set in winter 1985 with familiar characters facing new threats. The series premieres on April 23, 2026.

Tales from ’85' premieres on April 23, 2026. It features familiar characters like Eleven and Dustin, alongside new additions.

An expansion into the world of 'Stranger Things' is heading to Netflix this April with the animated series 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85.'

The teaser makes it clear that the familiar mix of 1980s nostalgia, eerie suspense, and mysterious happenings will remain at the heart of the story. Neon visuals, retro styling, and an unsettling atmosphere all hint that the Upside Down still has plenty of secrets left to reveal.

Blending nostalgia with fresh storytelling, Tales From ’85 introduces new creatures and deeper lore, expanding the Stranger Things mythology in ways that feel both familiar and spectacular.

Set between the events of seasons 2 and 3 of the Netflix show, Tales from ‘85 premieres on April 23, and it will use the style of a Saturday morning cartoon to offer the same mix of nostalgic fun and horror as the core series.

Netflix has unveiled the first poster for a Stranger Things spin-off ahead of its upcoming premiere. The newly released image offers an early look at the animated series as it prepares to expand the Stranger Things universe with a new story set in Hawkins.