Stranger Things‘ animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, has earned an early season two renewal. The first season debuted on April 23, 2026, and is set between seasons two and three of the original series. Netflix is targeting a fall 2026 premiere for season two.
Season one earned a spot on the streamer’s list of the top 15 animated series of all time. It currently sits at 63% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.
Brooklyn Davey Norstedt voices Eleven, Luca Diaz voices Mike, Benjamin Plessala is Will, Braxton Quinney is Dustin, Elisha “EJ” Williams is Lucas, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport is Max, and Odessa A’zion is Odessa. Season one also featured Brett Gipson as Hopper, Jeremy Jordan as Steve, Janeane Garofalo as Anna, and Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel.
“Working on season one 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,” stated showrunner Eric Robles.
Robles continued, “We’re thrilled to return to the winter of ’85 for season two. The Hawkins Investigators Club is back, and a new paranormal threat has emerged from the town’s abandoned silver mines. I can’t wait for fans to discover where this entity and the mysterious blue flower we last saw blooming in the Upside Down at the end of season one take our young heroes.”
Robles, the Duffer Brothers, Hilary Leavitt, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen serve as executive producers.
