Long-awaited details aboutStranger Things' upcoming animated spin-off have been revealed. First announced in 2023, the animated series set in the world of Netflix’s hit sci-fi franchise will see Eric Robles, the Duffer Brothers, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen take up executive producer duties. Later this year, the long-awaited release ofStranger Thingsseason 5is slated to arrive, which will bring the main story to a close after 9 years.
AsNetflixunveiled its plans for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 11, the streaming service confirmed the long-awaitedStranger Thingsspin-off will have a presence. The preview also revealedthe series will be titledStranger Things: Tales From ‘85. This would mean that the spin-off will be set in the year of the group’s Starcourt adventure from season 3, though it is unclear whether it will predate or follow the season’s story.
What Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 Means For The Franchise
1985 Offers A Wide Range Of Opportunities
Withthe title ofStranger Things: Tales From ‘85finally unveiled, this now opens the door for further speculation about the upcoming animated spin-off. TheTales Fromportion suggests thatthe series will not be focused on a singular narrative, but could instead have an anthology format. What remains to be seen is whether this format will feature several artists and studios incorporating their own styles in the vein ofLove, Death, and Robots,andStar Wars: Visions, or have a consistent art style.
Within the narrative itself,the year 1985 within theStranger Thingstimeline could offer several opportunitiesto tell stories. There are still several details that, while not essential to the main narrative, could be further fleshed out within the spin-off, such as the Soviet Union task force’s initial establishment of their experiment, or how Hopper (David Harbour) was taken into their custody in theStranger Thingsseason 3 ending. Alternatively, all-new side stories focused on supporting characters could add more depth to the world.
Our Take On Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85
Is The Premise Strong Enough To Bring Fans Back To Hawkins?
Depending on when it airs,Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85may have certain hurdles to overcome. Though airing before the highly-anticipated fifth and final seasoncould allow it to create further hype for the conclusion, it could also be the first project in the franchise that gauges whether there will be enough interest to expand upon it, and what would be the best way to do so.
As such,Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85will have the pressure of leaving a strong impression that makes viewers eager to see more corners of the universe.
