Stranger Things: Tales from '85 will return to Netflix this fall – first details about Season 2 revealed
Showrunner Eric Robles speaks about the plot of the new episodes
Good news for fans of "Stranger Things: Tales from '85"! Netflix has renewed the animated series for a second season. The new episodes are set to premiere this fall.
"Tales from '85" is a spin-off of the hit live-action series "Stranger Things," which ran for five seasons on Netflix and became a global sensation. True to its title, the animated series is set in the winter of 1985. The stories take place between the second and third seasons of the original series. The focus is once again on the teenage heroes familiar from "Stranger Things." In their snow-covered hometown of Hawkins, Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, and Max face a monstrous threat. Whether the danger originates in the Upside Down this time around remains unclear at first. Together, the friends try to solve the mystery.
Showrunner Eric Robles has now revealed the first details about the plot of the second season. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed that the founding of Hawkins will play a role in the new episodes. During the conversation, Robles explained:
"For season two, we're going to discover a little bit more about the history of Hawkins and what that history means to these kids."
"Stranger Things: Tales from '85" premiered just a few days ago. Following its launch on April 23, 2026, the 10-episode season reached No. 7 on Netflix's global Top 10 list, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. Additionally, "Tales from '85" ranks among the top 15 animated series debuts of all time on Netflix. Given this, Eric Robles has every reason to be happy – and indeed, he expresses enthusiasm about how the series is being received by viewers. Netflix quotes the showrunner as saying:
"Working on Season 1 has been an incredibly rewarding experience. Now that it's out in the world, seeing fans connect with these characters – whether they've loved them for years or are just meeting them for the first time – has been truly special. I'm excited to continue the journey."
The creators of Stranger Things are also involved in the spin-off
Although Eric Robles is leading the charge on "Stranger Things: Tales from '85," the creators of the original series are also involved in the spin-off. The Duffer Brothers, Matt and Ross, are among the executive producers of the animated series. Other executive producers include showrunner Eric Robles, Dan Cohen, Shawn Levy, and Hilary Leavitt. In addition to Robles, the writers for the first season include Jennifer Muro, Chad Quandt, Dan Milano, Joshua Pruett, Ray Utarnachitt, Jennifer Bardekoff, Alexis Quasarano, Ryan Little, Kevin Burke, and Chris Wyatt.
As for the cast, Millie Bobby Brown and all the other stars from the original series are not involved. Instead, the following voice actors are on board: Brooklyn Davey Norstedt voices Eleven, Brett Gipson voices Jim Hopper, Luca Diaz voices Mike Wheeler, Braxton Quinney voices Dustin Henderson, Ben Plessala voices Will Byers, Elisha Williams voices Lucas Sinclair, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport voices Max Mayfield, and Jeremy Jordan voices Steve Harrington.
New series from the Duffer Brothers coming soon
While the "Stranger Things" universe continues to expand with "Tales from '85," the Duffer Brothers' next Netflix series is already in the starting blocks. For "The Boroughs," the "Stranger Things" creators are also serving as executive producers – and are once again focusing on mystery. The series was created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. The focus is on the residents of a seemingly perfect retirement community. Sam Cooper (played by Alfred Molina) , a grieving widower, joins the community – and soon makes a strange discovery. With a few allies, he uncovers a dark secret. Alongside Molina, the cast includes Geena Davis, Bill Pullman, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, and Denis O'Hare. The first season of "The Boroughs" consists of eight episodes, which will premiere on Netflix on May 21, 2026.
