20 years after their enrollment at Hawkins High, the school’s most celebrated students are on the verge of graduation. The anticipation for the final season of Stranger Things, which seems like an eternity, has been as enduring as their time in school. Yet, as this beloved Netflix series prepares to bid farewell, fans will get another chance to delve into the Upside Down with the animated spinoff series titled Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85. To whet our appetite for more intriguing interdimensional adventures, the streaming platform has shared some captivating insights about its popular ’80s-themed series. Among these revelations are the classic ’80s cartoons that served as its inspiration.
Eric Robles, along with Netflix, presented at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market (as reported by Variety). During the presentation, Robles shared details about his upcoming animated spinoff series, “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85.” The event featured unveiled concept art for characters, monsters, and locations, as well as an animatic video. Although we haven’t received all of this content yet from Netflix, there’s a wealth of new information to explore like devouring a stack of Eggo Waffles. This includes the official logline for the series straight from Netflix.
Hello again! Step right up as we return to Hawkins, blanketed by the biting chill of 1985. As a die-hard fan of all things strange, I can’t wait to join our beloved characters once more as they grapple with chilling new creatures and unravel the enigma behind the supernatural menace that has cast its shadow over their town in the thrilling animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. Get ready for an epic ride!
I’m utterly captivated by the fact that Matt and Ross Duffer, the brilliant minds behind Stranger Things, not only helm the show as executive producers but also meticulously send over countless detailed images from the live-action version to ensure each location is accurately depicted in design and modeling. What’s more, the visual style of our beloved series has been influenced by fan art from Meybis Ruiz Cruz, a testament to the power of imagination in this Stranger Things universe. Australia’s Flying Bark is responsible for the animation, but the overall look and feel owe a debt of gratitude to Cruz’s artistic vision.
The unique charm of “Stranger Things” wouldn’t exist without the ’80s films and shows that served as its inspiration, and it’s no surprise that “Tales from ’85” follows suit. According to Robles, his show is heavily influenced by some of the most memorable cartoons from that era. He specifically mentioned “The Real Ghostbusters,” “Beetlejuice,” and “Transformers” as key elements that laid the foundation for his own nostalgia-infused series.
Regarding the specific date for watching the show, it remains uncertain. However, unlike Eleven trapped underwater, we’re not anxiously waiting with bated breath. After all, this is the world of “Stranger Things”, where things seldom move as planned in Hawkins, and graduation seems to happen at an unusual pace.
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2025-06-12 00:32