Netflix Reveals First Look at 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85'
To celebrate Stranger Things Day on November 6, Netflix unveiled initial visuals and an intriguing featurette for the upcoming animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. This date honors when Will Byers disappeared in Hawkins, Indiana, back in 1983.
About the Series
Set in the harsh winter of 1985, the new animated series returns viewers to Hawkins. The original characters face fresh monsters and confront a paranormal mystery haunting their town.
Creative Insights
Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer discuss how the series began as a tribute to classic ’80s cartoons. Ross states, “When we started talking about, was there anything else we wanted to do with Stranger Things, this was one of our first ideas.”
The animation format allowed showrunner and executive producer Eric Robles, known for Fanboy & Chum Chum and Glitch Techs, and his team extensive creative freedom.
Release and Voice Cast
- The series is scheduled to debut on Netflix in 2026.
- Voice cast includes 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, and Brett Gipson as Hopper.
Summary
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 invites fans back to Hawkins with new supernatural challenges, combining ’80s cartoon nostalgia with fresh storytelling through animation.