Netflix Announces ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85’ Animated Spinoff

Netflix Announces Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 Animated Spinoff

Set in the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, the new animated series bridges the gap between Seasons 2 and 3, introducing fresh supernatural mysteries. Netflix has officially revealed Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, a project that revisits the eerie aftermath in Hawkins during that year.

A teaser trailer suggests the continuation of supernatural events, with the tagline:

“Something survived in ‘85”

implying there are untold stories following Season 3.

Expansion of the Stranger Things Universe

Tales From ‘85 serves as a companion piece to the main series, exploring new narratives within the familiar setting of Hawkins. It maintains the nostalgic atmosphere that has characterized the show since its 2016 debut.

Creators’ Vision and Animated Format

Creators Matt and Ross Duffer shared in the announcement video that this was “one of our first ideas” for expanding the franchise. Embracing animation fully, they explained this format allows the team “no limits” to “go wild” and successfully “evoke a feeling of an ’80s cartoon,” while capturing the “magic of Hawkins in a new way.”

Release Information

The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix in 2026.

Summary: Netflix’s animated spinoff, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, expands the franchise with supernatural tales set between Seasons 2 and 3, bringing nostalgic 80s vibes through a limitless animated format.

Hypebeast — 2025-11-07