Netflix confirms “wild” Stranger Things spin-off with returning characters and fans “can’t wait”

The popular series Stranger Things will conclude with its fifth season, which will be released in three parts later this month and in December. However, the story isn’t over completely – a new spin-off series has been confirmed.

As a huge fan of Stranger Things, I’m so excited about Tales from ’85! It’s a new animated series on Netflix that takes us back in time to see what the kids were up to before the events of the main show. Apparently, they’re facing off against some brand-new monsters, which sounds awesome!

In a short preview clip for the new show, the creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, explained that this spin-off was one of their earliest ideas when they began considering expanding the Stranger Things universe.

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They explained the goal was to capture the feel of 1980s cartoons. Because animation allows for endless possibilities, the showrunner, Eric Robles, and his team were given creative freedom, and they’ve really delivered.

Eric Robles, the creator of shows like Fanboy & Chum Chum and Glitch Techs, explained that they’ve successfully recreated the special feeling of Hawkins in a fresh and exciting way.

The story unfolds between the second and third seasons, but things aren’t what they seem. Grab your flashlight and backpack – you’re in for a wild ride!

The creators, the Duffer Brothers, and producer Shawn Levy are returning, but the actors from the original live-action series will not be part of the new show.

The cast includes Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Luca Diaz as Mike, Elisha ‘EJ’ Williams as Lucas, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, Ben Plessala as Will, and Brett Gipson as Hopper.

Instagram users are showing enthusiasm for the upcoming Tales from ’85. One fan expressed their excitement, saying they were happy to see more content was on the way and didn’t want the story to finish. Another user simply wrote, “THIS IS JUST WHAT WE NEEDED!!!!!” to show their support.

Fans are excited about the upcoming spin-off’s animation style, with many praising its look. One fan said it “looks fantastic!”

It’s currently unclear whether the events of Tales from ’85 will be officially part of the main story, or if it will remain a standalone series. We expect to learn more in the next few months, so stay tuned for updates!

Fans of Stranger Things have more to look forward to! An animated spin-off, ‘Tales from ’85,’ will be available on Netflix in 2026. Plus, the fifth and final season of the original series will be released in three parts: the first on November 25th, the second on December 25th, and the third on December 31st.

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2025-11-07 16:19