Unveiling the Mysteries of Hawkins: A Preview of Stranger Things: Tales from '85
The showrunner of the upcoming Stranger Things animated spin-off, Tales from ’85, Eric Robles, shared insights into the tone and style of the series. Inspired by Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, the show is set in the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, covered in snow, where new threats emerge. Robles highlighted the connection between the spin-off and the original series, describing it as a "lost season" that revisits a time when the kids were focused on saving the town rather than the world.
Premiering on April 23, 2026, Tales from ’85 is positioned between the second and third seasons of the original series. Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, the spin-off features a new voice cast, including Brett Gipson, Luca Diaz, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, and others. Notably, the original live-action cast will not voice their characters in the animated series.
With a teaser released in November 2025 and a full official teaser unveiled recently, the show promises to deliver a nostalgic and thrilling experience for fans of the Stranger Things universe. Get ready to dive back into the world of Hawkins and uncover the mysteries that await in Stranger Things: Tales from ’85.