- Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 will arrive on Netflix on April 23
- A first trailer has also been released.
- However, fans have mixed opinions.
stranger things Season 5 brought the long-running Netflix series to a close, and like any good D&D campaign, it had a fitting ending (even if it didn’t satisfy everyone). However, the franchise is not yet finished as a new spin-off. Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, willpower It arrives on April 23.
It is impossible to ignore the cultural impact. stranger things has had on fans, but the recent trailer drop has left people divided over whether a spin-off is necessary. After such a big showdown with Vecna, surely it’s time to move on?
Not according to Netflix. Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 is adding even more story to the mix, set between the events of seasons 3 and 4. It focuses on the main party from the original series, with all-new voice actors.
Check out the divisive new trailer below and see what you think.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 has not yet convinced fans
‘STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ’85’ will premiere on Netflix this year. An animated series that follows the Hawkins group on an adventure set between seasons 2 and 3 of the main show. pic.twitter.com/reL7Z6reXzJanuary 2, 2026
After an epic showdown in stranger things season 5, seemed like a reasonable place to end things. I’ve said it before, but I have a lot of respect for storytellers who know when to let it all out, and as a result, some of my favorite TV shows have been short and sweet.
But when it comes to stranger thingswe’re not done yet. Instead of serving as a prequel or direct sequel, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 is sandwiched right in the middle, expanding the story from that point.
It’s also an animated series with different voice actors serving as the main cast, so it will definitely feel different overall. But despite changing things up and trying a new approach, I can’t help but wonder what the point is.
Early reactions have been mixed. These are just a few of the posts I found on X in response to the new trailer.
April 2026 CANNOT come fast enough Eleven animated and the team in snowy Hawkins is going to hit different. COME ON…..February 2, 2026
As you can see, there is a very mixed reception and he even claims that it looks better than season 5. We will have to wait until its release in April to see if it is any good.
Until then, many of the best shows on Netflix are waiting for you to watch. All of this will get you through April, that’s for sure!
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