‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Drops First Look at Animated Spinoff Set Between Seasons 2 and 3 With New Voice Cast

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Animated Spinoff First Look

Netflix released the first look and teaser for Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, an animated spinoff of the popular sci-fi series, set to premiere next year. This new series takes place between Seasons 2 and 3 of Stranger Things and features an original storyline.

Plot Overview

The story unfolds in Hawkins, Indiana, during the harsh winter of 1985. The familiar characters confront new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery threatening their town.

“Welcome back to Hawkins in the stark winter of 1985, where the original characters must fight new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town in ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85,’ an epic new animated series.”

New Voice Cast

Instead of the original actors, the animated spinoff introduces a fresh voice cast:

Additional voices include Odessa A’zion, Janeane Garofalo, and Lou Diamond Phillips.

Production Team

Eric Robles serves as the showrunner. Executive producers include Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, Hilary Leavitt of Upside Down Pictures, Shawn Levy of 21 Laps, and Dan Cohen.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 expands the universe by exploring new stories within a familiar setting, promising fresh adventures and mysteries for fans.

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Variety Variety — 2025-11-06