Just when you thought Hawkins was finally at peace, Netflix is pulling you right back in — and this time with a brand-new animated series. Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is coming, and the most dedicated fans get to watch it on the big screen before anyone else.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 — All Key Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series | Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 |
| Format | Animated Series |
| Netflix Global Premiere | April 23, 2026 (12:01 AM PT) |
| Early Theater Screening | April 18, 2026 (“Stranger Saturday”) |
| Theater Partner | AMC Theatres (34 US locations) |
| Special Venues | Paris Theater NYC + Netflix House Philadelphia |
| Showrunner | Eric Robles |
| Executive Producers | The Duffer Brothers |
| Timeline | Set between Seasons 2 and 3 (Winter 1985) |
| Ticket Sales Begin | March 18, 2026 at 8 AM PT |
What Is Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 About?
The new animated series is set in the winter of 1985, placing it between the events of Seasons 2 and 3. After Eleven closed the gate to the Upside Down, a sense of normalcy has returned to Hawkins — Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max are enjoying D&D, snowball fights, and quiet days. But peace never lasts long. A new, terrifying threat awakens beneath the ice, and the gang must reunite to solve the mystery and save their town once again.
Whether it’s a creature from the Upside Down, a secret from Hawkins Lab, or something else entirely — the mystery looks like classic Stranger Things energy, just in animated form. The Stranger Things universe has always known how to keep its audience hooked, and this spin-off looks like no different.
Developed by showrunner Eric Robles and executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, the series aims to capture the nostalgic feel of classic Saturday-morning cartoons. whats-on-netflix That combination of 80s aesthetics and Hawkins-level horror is genuinely exciting for longtime fans.
Watch It Early — “Stranger Saturday” Theater Event
On Saturday, April 18, Netflix is hosting a special “Stranger Saturday” event, giving fans across the United States the chance to be among the first to see the opening two episodes on the big screen. Screenings will be held in partnership with AMC Theatres at 34 locations across the US, with showtimes at 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM local time. whats-on-netflix
Additional screenings will also take place at the iconic Paris Theater in New York and at the newly opened Netflix House in Philadelphia. Attendees at US locations will receive an exclusive collectible, available while supplies last. That collectible alone makes this an event worth showing up early for.
This isn’t the first time Netflix has taken Stranger Things to theaters — the Season 5 finale previously hit theaters across the United States on New Year’s Day. whats-on-netflix
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