Just a couple months until we get to return to Hawkins for the first animated series set in the world of Stranger Things.

Tales From ’85, an animated spin-off set in winter 1985 with familiar characters facing new threats. The series premieres on April 23, 2026.

Netflix is heading back to Hawkins, Indiana — find out when the streamer's animated Stranger Things series will premiere.

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That said, there’s a lot that’s changed, and it isn’t just the fact that everyone is looking a whole lot more cartoony. So with that in mind, let’s break down some of the biggest burning questions about Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, and answer everything we know about the series so far.

Tales from ’85' premieres on April 23, 2026. It features familiar characters like Eleven and Dustin, alongside new additions.

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