'Stranger Things' Fans, Get Ready! Trailer Drops, Release Date REVEALED!

Alright, Stranger Things fans, get ready to dust off your Walkmans and crank up the synthwave, because Netflix just dropped a serious bomb on us. We're talking about *Stranger Things: Tales From '85*, an animated series designed to fill in some of the gaps between seasons two and three. And honestly? I'm intrigued. We're not just getting a few extra scenes; it sounds like they're diving deep into untold stories.

'Stranger Things' Fans, Get Ready! Trailer Drops, ...

Mark your calendars, folks: April 23, 2026, is the day we return to Hawkins (or at least, an animated version of it). Netflix released a trailer, some stills, and even revealed the voice cast. It's a pretty slick move, giving us something to chew on while we wait for the next live-action season to finally materialize. The '80s nostalgia is, as always, dialed up to eleven, and the animation style looks pretty cool – definitely leans into that Saturday morning cartoon vibe, but with a slightly darker edge.

Showrunner Eric Robles promises that *Tales From '85* will give us a chance to really spend quality time with the kids, exploring adventures that the main series simply didn't have the space for. "We were able to freeze time and really go on these never before told adventures with them in this timeline," Robles explained, which sounds like a recipe for some serious fan service. I mean, who *hasn't* wondered what Eleven was up to between demodog encounters?

And here's the kicker: Robles also emphasized that the stakes are real. This isn't just a fluffy, feel-good side story. "We want the audience to feel that these kids are in danger, the stakes are real, and bad things can happen to anyone," he said. "And things do happen that are very scary in a sense, so that really makes the danger for the kids that much more tangible." So, expect some genuine scares, some potentially heartbreaking moments, and a whole lot of '80s peril. Sounds good to me!

Now, about that voice cast. While we won't be hearing Millie Bobby Brown or Finn Wolfhard this time around, Netflix has tapped some serious talent. And perhaps the most interesting casting announcement is Jeremy Jordan (yes, *that* Jeremy Jordan, from *Hazbin Hotel*) as the voice of Steve Harrington. Steve, the resident hairspray enthusiast and surprisingly good babysitter. I'm genuinely curious to see what Jordan brings to the role. It's a departure from the live-action Steve we know and love, but hey, a fresh take could be exactly what this animated adventure needs. I'm calling it now: this is gonna be a wild ride.