'Stranger Things' animated spinoff drops on Netflix. See when
'Stranger Things' animated spinoff drops on Netflix. See when
Greta Cross, USA TODAYWed, April 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM UTC
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There is still much to explore in the Upside Down.
Netflix's new "Stranger Things" spin-off animated series, "Stranger Things: Tales from '85," premieres on Thursday, April 23. Created by "Stranger Things" co-writers Matt and Ross Duffer and showrunner Eric Robles, the 10-episode series follows the same beloved franchise characters, set between Season 2 and 3 of the original series.
"In the winter of 1985, snow blankets the town and the horrors of the Upside Down are finally fading. Our heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas and Max have settled back into a normal life of D&D, snowball fights and quiet days," a synopsis of the series reads. "But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened. Could it be from the Upside Down? From the depths of Hawkins Lab? Or from somewhere else entirely? Our heroes must race to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this new story set in the 'Stranger Things' universe."
The "Stranger Things" gang will be joined by a new character, Nikki Baxter, voiced by Odessa A'zio, who starred as Rachel Mizler in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film "Marty Supreme."
Ready to tune in? Here's what to know about the "Stranger Things: Tales from '85" premiere.
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When does 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' premiere?
"Stranger Things: Tales from '85" premieres on Netflix on Thursday, April 23.
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From left to right, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven and Luca Diaz as Mike in the new Netflix animated series "Stranger Things: Tales From '85."How to watch 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' premiere
The premiere of "Stranger Things: Tales from '85" will be available on Netflix starting Thursday, April 23.
Do you need a paid Netflix subscription to watch 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' premiere?
Yes, viewers must have a paid Netflix subscription to watch "Stranger Things: Tales from '85."
A standard Netflix subscription with ads is $8.99 a month, while a standard subscription without ads is $19.99 a month.
From left to right, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Elisha Williams as Lucas, Luca Diaz as Mike, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Benjamin Plessala as Will and Odessa A'zion as Nikki in the Netflix series "Stranger Things: Tales From '85."Watch the 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' trailerIs the original 'Stranger Things' cast acting in the new spinoff?
No, the actors from the original "Stranger Things" series will not voice act in "Stranger Things: Tales from '85".
From left to right, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Elisha Williams as Lucas, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Luca Diaz as Mike and Benjamin Plessala as Will in the new Netflix animated series "Stranger Things: Tales From '85."Who are the voice actors for 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85'?
According to Netflix Tudum, here's a look at who is voicing the main characters in the new animated series:
Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven
Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max
Luca Diaz as Mike
Elisha “EJ” Williams as Lucas
Braxton Quinney as Dustin
Benjamin Plessala as Will
Brett Gipson as Hopper
Odessa A’zion as Nikki Baxter
Jeremy Jordan as Steve
Janeane Garofalo as Anna Baxter
Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel Fischer
Robert Englund as Cosmo
Alysia Reiner as Karen Wheeler
Alessandra Antonelli as Nancy Wheeler
Valeria Rodriguez as Rosario
Jack Griffo as Jeff
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
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