Netflix Reveals First Look at 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85'
To celebrate Stranger Things Day on November 6, Netflix released a sneak peek of the upcoming animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. This day commemorates the fictional disappearance of Will Byers in Hawkins, Indiana, on November 6, 1983.
Fans received early images and a dark featurette offering behind-the-scenes insights into the new animated project, which is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2026.
Creators Share Vision
In the featurette, series creators Matt and Ross Duffer discuss how the show began as a tribute to classic 1980s cartoons. They highlight how animation allowed showrunner and executive producer Eric Robles and his team to explore more creative freedom.
“When we started talking about, was there anything else we wanted to do with Stranger Things, this was one of our first ideas,” said Ross Duffer.
Series Synopsis
The story returns to Hawkins during the harsh winter of 1985. The original characters confront new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery threatening their town.
Voice Cast
- Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven
- Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max
- Luca Diaz as Mike
- EJ (Elisha) Williams as Lucas
- Braxton Quinney as Dustin
- Ben Plessala as Will
- Brett Gipson as Hopper
Logline: Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, an epic new animated series.
Author’s summary: Netflix’s animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 expands the beloved franchise with classic ’80s cartoon flair, new mysteries, and a returning voice cast, arriving in 2026.