Netflix Announces 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' Animated Series
Stranger Things is expanding its universe with a new animated spinoff titled Stranger Things: Tales From '85, set to premiere in 2026. The story unfolds between Seasons 2 and 3 of the original series, focusing on the main cast during a cold winter in Hawkins in 1985.
Plot and Setting
The series follows Eleven, Mike, Max, Lucas, Dustin, Will, and Hopper as they investigate a paranormal mystery. The narrative deepens the supernatural drama by exploring events that occur in the gap between the main show’s seasons.
Production and Creative Team
The spinoff is developed by showrunner Eric Robles alongside Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. Ross Duffer highlighted the creative freedom animation offers:
"With animation there's really no limits. Erica and his team can just go wild, and they have."
Voice Cast
- Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven
- Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max
- Luca Diaz as Mike
- Elisha 'EJ' Williams as Lucas
- Braxton Quinney as Dustin
- Ben Plessala as Will
- Brett Gipson as Hopper
Additional Information
Netflix released an announcement trailer featuring brief animated clips and concept art. Meanwhile, the original Stranger Things fifth and final season will stream in three parts starting in November.
Summary: Netflix expands Stranger Things with the animated spinoff Tales From '85, exploring new mysteries with the original characters in 1985 Hawkins.