Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Season 2 gets release date

Fans of the Stranger Things universe have another trip to Hawkins to look forward to as the animated spin-off

Fans of the Stranger Things universe have another trip to Hawkins to look forward to as the animated spin-off Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 prepares to return for a second season.

Netflix has confirmed that the second season of the animated series will premiere on September 17, 2026. The new season will continue the story established in the first installment and is expected to expand the supernatural mystery surrounding the Hawkins gang.

The announcement comes several months after the first season premiered in April. Following its debut, Netflix confirmed that the animated spin-off would return for another season, generating excitement among viewers eager for more stories from the Stranger Things universe.

Season 2 will pick up after the events of the first season finale. The young residents of Hawkins will once again find themselves facing unexplained events and dangerous creatures connected to the Upside Down.

According to the official story description, the new season will be set around Valentine’s Day. The gang will investigate mysterious ghostly appearances while a swarm of strange creatures creates chaos across the town.

The series is set between the second and third seasons of the original live-action Stranger Things. It follows younger versions of familiar characters, including Eleven, Mike, Dustin, Will, Lucas and Max.

The animated format allows the creators to explore a different chapter of the franchise while retaining the characters, supernatural themes and 1980s setting that made the original series popular.

The second season will reportedly consist of 10 episodes, giving fans a substantial continuation of the animated storyline.

The voice cast includes Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Luca Diaz, Elisha EJ Williams, Braxton Quinney and Benjamin Plessala. Brett Gipson, Jeremy Jordan, Odessa A’zion, Janeane Garofalo and Lou Diamond Phillips are also part of the cast.

The upcoming season is expected to further explore the mysterious connection between Hawkins and the Upside Down while introducing new threats for the young characters.

With its September premiere approaching, anticipation is building among Stranger Things fans. The return of the animated series offers viewers another opportunity to explore the franchise’s mythology and experience a new supernatural adventure in Hawkins.

Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Season 2 is scheduled to arrive on Netflix on September 17, 2026.