Netflix has announced that the second season of Stranger Things: Tales from '85 will premiere on September 17, 2026. This marks a quick return for the animated series, which aired its first season on April 23 earlier this year.
Quick Facts
- Release Date: September 17, 2026
- Platform: Netflix
- Development: Flying Bark Productions, Netflix Animation Studios, Upside Down Pictures, and 21 Laps Entertainment
The upcoming season picks up the story set between the second and third seasons of the main Stranger Things series. According to the official announcement, the plot centers on the group of friends uncovering the truth behind ghostly apparitions and a swarm of strange creatures causing chaos in town during the lead-up to Valentine's Day.
The series is developed by Eric Robles and Jennifer Muro, with Robles serving as showrunner. The original creators of the Stranger Things franchise, The Duffer Brothers, serve as executive producers. This second season follows the conclusion of the primary Stranger Things series, which ended its 42-episode run on December 31, 2025.