Stranger Things Animated Spin Off Arrives On Netflix This Month While the main Stranger Things series has concluded, Netflix is expanding the universe with its first official spin off. The animated series Stranger Things Tales From 85 now has a confirmed release date of April 23. The announcement came alongside a new trailer that offers a first look at the show’s distinct visual style and new voice cast. The shift from the recently concluded live action finale to this animated format is notable, a point the trailer itself cleverly acknowledges with a meta joke at the end. The series is set in the winter between the events of Stranger Things season 2 and season 3. This places it after Eleven closed the gate to the Upside Down at the end of season 2. However, the new footage suggests that not all threats from the other dimension were fully contained, as the young heroes encounter lingering supernatural dangers. The trailer hints at action and suspense, including a tense scene involving a circular saw. Stranger Things Tales From 85 represents Netflix’s commitment to building out the franchise beyond the core storyline led by Millie Bobby Brown and Finn Wolfhard. This animated project is the first of several planned spin offs, indicating the streaming service’s strategy to keep the popular universe active for fans. The April release date provides a relatively quick return to Hawkins for viewers following the main series finale.
