Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Trailer 2

Netflix expands the Stranger Things universe with a bold animated 1985 story

Netflix has released the official trailer for Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, an animated expansion of the globally popular Stranger Things universe. Set within the familiar world fans know, the new series introduces fresh characters and a new story that unfolds during the height of the 1980s timeline.

The trailer showcases a stylized animated approach while maintaining the core elements that defined the original series, including supernatural threats, suspenseful storytelling, and the looming danger of the Upside Down. This new format allows the franchise to explore stories and perspectives that go beyond Hawkins while still feeling connected to its roots.

With its mix of sci-fi, horror, and nostalgic tone, Tales From ’85 positions itself as a unique extension of the franchise rather than a direct continuation. The animation style gives the creators more freedom to push visual boundaries while still delivering the tension and emotional stakes audiences expect.

Watch the official trailer and see how Netflix is evolving one of its most successful properties into a new format.


ABOUT STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM '85

Set during the winter of 1985, Stranger Things: Tales From '85 returns audiences to Hawkins in the aftermath of the events of Season 2. As life appears to settle back into routine, the town is once again disrupted by a new paranormal mystery and dangerous creatures that threaten everything the kids fought to protect.

Blending supernatural horror, adventure, and 1980s nostalgia, the animated series expands the Stranger Things universe with an original story that unfolds between Seasons 2 and 3, revealing untold events that deepen the mythology of Hawkins and the Upside Down.

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