When And Where To Watch ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’? Inside The New Hawkins Mystery From 80s

After a terrific Stranger Things Season 5 grand finale on December 31, 2025, viewers had bid farewell to the show before entering 2026. But the world of Hawkins is far from done, and it is coming back in a completely new way. Stranger Things fans are about to revisit the Upside Down, but this time in a new way, through animation. The show’s highly-awaited spin-off, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, is set to release with a nostalgic setting, familiar faces, some new entrants, and a completely new mystery. If you are already excited, let’s know all about Stranger Things: Tales From ’85.

When and where will Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 release?

One of the most highly anticipated spin-offs of 2026, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is set to premiere on April 23, 2026, only on Netflix. For the audiences in the United States, the show will be released at 12:00 AM PT (3:00 AM ET), while it will stream at 8:00 AM BST in the UK. Additionally, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 will release at 5:00 PM AEST in Australia and 12:30 PM IST in India. To the delight of the audience, all 10 episodes of the show will be released at once. It will be ideal for fans who prefer to watch the story unfold in one go.

The show will be available to watch through both the Netflix app and website. It will be available to audiences worldwide on the platform. According to streaming details, some early screenings of the show were held in limited theaters in the US before the release on Netflix. It ensures that fans across the world can return to the world of Hawkins simultaneously without waiting for new episode drops.

What is the plot of Stranger Things: Tales From ’85? 

The story of Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 is set in the winter of 1985. The story is a bridge between Stranger Things Season 2 and Season 3, much like Season 2.5. Although Hawkins initially appears calm in the story after previous events of Season 2, a new supernatural threat begins in the show. On the other hand, ‘Eleven’ and her group, including ‘Mike’, ‘Dustin ’, ‘Lucas’, ‘Will’, and ‘Max’, are trying to return to their normal life. But, weird things are quickly interfering with their peace. 

According to multiple reports, there are eerie vine-like creatures and unusual disturbances linked to the Upside Down creating a new mystery. The new threat forces the group to reunite and fight once again. There will be a fresh dynamic to the story with a new character, ‘Nikki Baxter’, a younger inventor who joins the gang on their latest adventure. There will be threats from Hawkins Lab science and Upside Down elements, leading to the entry of new characters. There will be fear, friendship, and survival, all the essential events that have defined the franchise.

More about Stranger Things: Tales from ’85

Apart from the storyline, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 marks a major shift in the show’s presentation. It will be the first animated project in the franchise. It is made with a mix of modern CG animation and a stylized 2D look, giving it a retro feel and cinematic appeal. The show is produced by the original creators, the Duffer Brothers, with Shawn Levy and Eric Robes, to ensure consistency in tone and storytelling. A new cast voices the characters,, and animation is handled by Flying Bark Productions, known for high-quality content.

Are you excited to watch a fresh storyline in an animated version of Stranger Things? 

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