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Stranger Things: Tales from '85A series brief.

2026 / Animated supernatural adventure / Showrunner Eric Robles

Hawkins gets a new mystery beneath its winter snow.

What is Stranger Things: Tales from '85 about?

In the winter of 1985, the familiar Hawkins friends face a fresh supernatural mystery. This animated Stranger Things adventure returns to their friendship and everyday lives while an unfamiliar threat disturbs the apparent calm.

By Brefly · AI-assisted · Published

Five things to know.

  1. The starting situation

    The Hawkins friends return to the winter of 1985, facing an unfamiliar supernatural threat together rather than beginning a story with a new central group.

  2. The world around it

    Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas and Max anchor a Hawkins story set between the second and third seasons of Stranger Things.

  3. The central pressure

    Ordinary childhood routines meet supernatural danger, so solving the new mystery depends on the group’s trust as well as its courage.

  4. The creative approach

    Showrunner Eric Robles leads the animated project with the Duffer Brothers as executive producers, using animation to expand the world of Hawkins.

  5. Before episode one

    This is an animated addition to the Stranger Things universe, with a new voice cast rather than live-action performances by the original ensemble.

Brefly’s take / Interpretation

A thought to take with you.

The appeal lies in returning to a friendship as much as returning to Hawkins. Animation changes the presentation while preserving the tension between childhood freedom and real danger.

Is it your kind of series?

Try it for an animated return to the Hawkins group and a contained starting mystery. Familiarity with early Stranger Things will help with the characters and setting.

Three ideas to take with you.

  • Friendship gives fear somewhere to go.
  • A familiar place can hide unfamiliar danger.
  • A different medium can revisit a known world.

Before you press play.

What is Stranger Things: Tales from '85 about?

In the winter of 1985, the familiar Hawkins friends face a fresh supernatural mystery. This animated Stranger Things adventure returns to their friendship and everyday lives while an unfamiliar threat disturbs the apparent calm.

Who is behind Stranger Things: Tales from '85?

Showrunner Eric Robles. Showrunner Eric Robles leads the animated project with the Duffer Brothers as executive producers, using animation to expand the world of Hawkins.

What kind of series is Stranger Things: Tales from '85?

Animated supernatural adventure. Try it for an animated return to the Hawkins group and a contained starting mystery. Familiarity with early Stranger Things will help with the characters and setting.

Sources & scope

This AI-assisted brief draws on the linked descriptions and production information. Facts and interpretation are separated; it does not claim personal viewing or independent expert review.

Source details checked October 6, 2026. Suggest a correction · Our editorial approach