Netflix has released the first footage and a teaser for the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85, which is set to debut on the streaming service in 2026. This spin-off is set between seasons 2 and 3 of Stranger Things and focuses on the students of Hawkins with an all-new voice cast.

The official intro text reads: "Welcome back to Hawkins in the bleak winter of 1985, where the original characters must battle new monsters and unravel a paranormal mystery plaguing their town in Stranger Things: Tales From '85, a brand-new animated series." The teaser confirms that the timeline links directly to the events between the second and third seasons of Stranger Things.

New Voice Cast and Setting in 1985

The main roles are voiced by Brooklyn Davey Norstedt (Eleven), Jolie Hoang-Rappaport (Max), Luca Diaz (Mike), Ej (Elisha) Williams (Lucas), Braxton Quinney (Dustin), Ben Plessala (Will), and Brett Gipson (Hopper). Additionally, Odessa A'zion, Janeane Garofalo, and Lou Diamond Phillips have joined the voice cast. Eric Robles serves as showrunner, with Matt and Ross Duffer serving as executive producers, alongside Hilary Leavitt from Upside Down Pictures, and Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen from 21 Laps.

In the teaser, the Duffer brothers stated: "When we started talking about whether we wanted to do anything else with Stranger Things, this was one of our first ideas. The concept was to evoke the feeling of an '80s cartoon. With animation, there are virtually no limits. Eric and his team can really let loose, and they have done so."

"In a New Way"

Eric Robles adds: "What we’ve been able to capture is the magic of Hawkins in a new way. Our story takes place between seasons 2 and 3, but soon we learn that nothing is as we thought. So grab your flashlight and backpack, because it’s going to be awesome." The animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is slated for next year on Netflix.

Disney+ has released a new trailer for the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, set to premiere on December 10. If you enjoyed the first season, get ready for an exciting adventure where Percy and his friends brave the dangers of the Sea of Monsters to obtain the Golden Fleece and save Camp Half-Blood.

The series is based on the popular book series by Rick Riordan. The first season was praised for its faithfulness to the source material and the strong performances of the cast, including Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson and Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase.

The Story

In this new season, the protective barrier of Camp Half-Blood is broken, forcing Percy to embark on an epic journey to the Sea of Monsters. Alongside Annabeth, Clarisse, and his cyclops half-brother Tyson, Percy seeks the legendary Golden Fleece to save the camp and thwart the plans of Luke and the Titan Kronos.

Walker Scobell returns as Percy Jackson, with Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood. The second season will debut on December 10, 2025, on Disney+ with two episodes, followed by weekly releases on Wednesdays.



An interesting detail: during San Diego Comic-Con 2025, it was announced that Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie have been cast as Nico and Bianca di Angelo, the children of Hades, who will make their appearance in the third season.