Netflix Unveils “Stranger Things: Tales from ’85”
A Retro Animated Spin on the Upside Down
Netflix has officially announced Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, a brand-new animated series set in the world of the iconic franchise. Diving back into Hawkins during the mid-80s, the show promises to blend nostalgia, horror, and adventure in a fresh animated format that expands the Stranger Things universe beyond the main storyline.
The series will feature self-contained stories, each exploring different characters, mysteries, and strange events unfolding around Hawkins in 1985. While the original cast is not the central focus, fans can expect plenty of Easter eggs, familiar faces, and deeper lore tied to the Upside Down.
The animation style embraces a retro Saturday-morning-cartoon aesthetic mixed with darker, atmospheric tones, giving it a unique identity while staying true to the Stranger Things vibe. According to Netflix, the show aims to capture the spirit of classic 80s animation while pushing modern storytelling and supernatural thrills.
With Season 5 of Stranger Things marking the end of the main saga, Tales from ’85 arrives as the perfect opportunity to keep the universe alive and expand the mythology in fun, unexpected ways.
The release date has not been announced yet, but fans are already buzzing — because Hawkins always has more secrets to uncover.
