Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85 – Everything we know

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Get ready for the first Stranger Things spinoff, Tales from ‘85! Here’s a rundown of everything we’ve learned about the upcoming animated series, including details about the cast and story.

After ten years since its first season, Stranger Things has finished its run. Over five seasons and 42 episodes, the show told the story of the town of Hawkins and the strange, supernatural events happening there. While the main story is over, just like in Dungeons & Dragons, there’s always another adventure waiting.

Netflix plans to continue the Stranger Things universe for a long time. They’re already working on several new shows connected to the original, starting with an animated series called Tales from ‘85. This new show will explore a different time period and feature some familiar characters.

Before it starts streaming on Netflix, here’s a complete guide to everything you should know.

Does Tales from ‘85 have a release date?

No, the first Stranger Things spinoff series doesn’t have a set release date yet.

Netflix is planning to release the show sometime in 2026, but the exact date hasn’t been announced yet.

Now that the main series finished on December 31, 2025, it will likely be some time before ‘Tales from ‘85’ comes out, so don’t expect it right away. We predict it will probably be released in the latter half of 2026.

What is the Stranger Things spinoff about? Plot details

This new show is set between the second and third seasons of the original series. It follows Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, and Max as they battle new creatures from the Upside Down during the winter of 1985.

Tales from ‘85 is designed to feel like a classic 1980s cartoon. Because of this, it’s leaning towards a more lighthearted style, meaning it won’t have the complex character development or intense villains that are common in many modern shows. For example, one preview mentions ‘Pumpkin-Zombies’ as a monster the kids will have to fight.

Since this takes place between main story seasons, the pressure is off a bit – we already know where the overall story is headed. So, you can look forward to lighter scares, enjoyable moments with familiar characters, and perhaps some unexpected new faces. Details are below.

Who’s in it? Tales from ‘85 cast confirmed

Although Tales from ‘85 centers around the same characters we know from Stranger Things, the original actors aren’t voicing them in this animated spin-off. A new group of voice actors have recorded the roles instead.

The new Stranger Things spinoff will introduce Nikki Baxter, a completely original character alongside familiar faces like Eleven and Will. Currently, details about Nikki are scarce, except that she has pink hair and will appear throughout the series.

  • Brett Gipson as Jim Hopper
  • Luca Diaz as Mike Wheeler
  • Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven / Jane Hopper
  • Braxton Quinney as Dustin Henderson
  • Elisha Williams as Lucas Sinclair
  • Ben Plessala as Will Byers
  • Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max Mayfield

Is there a trailer?

We first got a sneak peek at Tales from ‘85 on November 6, 2025, with a short teaser released on social media. The teaser showed off the animation style and revealed which characters will be in the series.

I’m still waiting for a real trailer for the spin-off, but honestly, I’m not too worried. They’ve been working on it since 2023, and now that the original show is finished, I have a feeling we’ll get a good look soon!

Rest assured, we’ll keep you up to speed with all the latest details as they emerge.

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2026-01-05 05:19