Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 Animated Prequel Announced; Explore Hawkins' Untold Stories

• Netflix officially announced 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85', an animated prequel series set in the winter of 1985.
• The series bridges the narrative gap between Season 2 and Season 3 of the original live-action show, exploring untold stories.
• The trailer features animated versions of familiar characters like Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, and Max facing new paranormal mysteries.
• A new character, Nikki Baxter, a "tinkerer," is introduced, expanding the show's mythos and adding fresh narrative intrigue.
• The animated format allows for imaginative visuals and creature designs, broadening the scope of the Stranger Things world, set to debut in 2026.

Why It Matters: Netflix expands the Stranger Things universe with an animated prequel, 'Tales From ’85', set in 1985 Hawkins.