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First Trailer Unveiled for Stranger Things Continuation

Gear up for a thrilling animated ride back to Hawkins in 1985 as Eleven and the gang tackle a fresh supernatural mystery in Stranger Things: Tales from '85, premiering April 23, 2026!

Sophie Laurent · 1 min read

Stranger Things: Tales From 85 - Animated Adventures of Hawkins Heroes

Netflix is expanding the Stranger Things universe beyond the upcoming conclusion of season five with a newly announced animated spinoff, Stranger Things: Tales From 85. Executive produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, this series, set between seasons two and three, follows Eleven and the Hawkins crew as they investigate a strange new mystery. The trailer reveals an 80s-inspired animation style that evokes the spirit of the original series. Stranger Things: Tales From 85, animated by Flying Bark Productions and directed by Eric Robles, will premiere on April 23, 2026. Fans can anticipate a thrilling adventure as the Hawkins heroes delve into the unknown in this animated series.

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Series info

Official Name
Stranger Things: Tales from '85
Brief Summary
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.
Released
April 23, 2026
Genre
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Production Companies
Flying Bark Productions, Upside Down Pictures, 21 Laps Entertainment, Flying Bark Productions
Countries of Origin
US
Actors
Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Luca Diaz, Elisha Williams, Braxton Quinney, Benjamin Plessala, Brett Gipson, Jeremy Jordan
Number of episodes
1
Number of seasons
1

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