A few hours ago, the first images of the ‘Stranger Things’ spin-off ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ were released on social networks, generating enthusiasm among fans.
This upcoming project is a new animated series set between Seasons 2 and 3, debuting on Netflix in 2026, and will feature familiar Hawkins characters facing new, mysterious threats in a nostalgic 1985 setting, expanding the Stranger Things universe.
In conversation with Netflix, Matt and Ross Duffer talked about this new project that will be released this year, showing “the magic of Hawkins in a new way,” assuring that the new adventures will be amazing, as “with animation, there’s really no limits.”
The first Stranger Things spin-off, titled ‘STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM '85’, will premiere this year. pic.twitter.com/a9gS1DUwLc
— Stranger Things Updates (@Updates_SThings) January 2, 2026
On social networks fans reacted with mixed comments like “I’ll be seated…,” “He looks soooo cute here pls ,” “It looks cute,” “we don’t fucking want this. we want el back bruh,” “this does look cute i do really like the models i will give them that,” “am I the only one who’s actually excited for this??”
