About Stranger Things: Tales from '85 — Season 2
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is the animated Netflix spin-off set in the world of Stranger Things, and Season 2 has been officially renewed. The countdown above tracks toward its expected return. Season 1 premiered on April 23, 2026, and Netflix confirmed a second season just days later with a late-2026 release window — though an exact date has not yet been announced.
Set in 1985, between the seasons of the live-action series, the animated show follows Hawkins' young heroes through new adventures in the Upside Down, in a stylized animation format that opens up stories the main show could not tell. It arrived as part of the wider Stranger Things universe in the lead-up to the franchise's finale.
Because Netflix has given only a release window rather than a firm day, this countdown targets an estimated date and will be updated the moment the premiere is confirmed. Add it to your own page to follow along.
FAQ
When does Stranger Things: Tales from '85 Season 2 come out?
Netflix has confirmed Season 2 for a late-2026 release window but has not announced an exact date. This countdown uses an estimated date and will update once the premiere is set.
Has Tales from '85 Season 2 been confirmed?
Yes — Netflix renewed the animated spin-off for a second season within days of Season 1's premiere on April 23, 2026.
What is Tales from '85 about?
It is an animated series set in 1985 in the Stranger Things universe, following the young Hawkins characters through new Upside Down adventures.
Is this the same as the live-action Stranger Things?
No — it is a separate animated spin-off set in the same world, distinct from the main live-action series and its final season.