Exciting news from the Upside Down! Nearly two years after its initial announcement, Netflix has finally revealed key details about its highly anticipated animated spin-off series set within the Stranger Things universe.
In a recent press release, the streaming giant officially announced the title of the upcoming animated venture: Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. This title has sparked considerable speculation among fans, with many suggesting the series could adopt an anthology format, exploring various stories within the established timeline.
Series creators Matt and Ross Duffer shared their enthusiasm for the project, stating, "We’ve always dreamed of an animated Stranger Things in the vein of the Saturday morning cartoons that we grew up loving, and to see this dream realized has been absolutely thrilling."
The title Tales From ’85 strongly indicates that the animated series will be set during the events of the live-action show's critically acclaimed third season, offering new perspectives and stories from that pivotal year in Hawkins.
The animation for Stranger Things: Tales From '85 is being brought to life by the talented team at Flying Bark Productions, the same studio recently announced to be animating Netflix's forthcoming Ghostbusters animated series. Based on Flying Bark's track record, this collaboration signals a commitment to high-quality animation for this exciting expansion of the Stranger Things mythology.
The Duffer Brothers are executive producing the new animated series through their Upside Down Pictures banner, alongside Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen of 21 Laps. Leading the creative vision as showrunner is Eric Robles of Flying Bark Productions.
Expressing their excitement for the project, the Duffer Brothers added, "We couldn’t be more blown away by what Eric Robles and his team have come up with –– the scripts and artwork are incredible, and we can’t wait to share more with you! The adventure continues …"
It's important to note that this animated endeavor is separate from the previously announced live-action Stranger Things spin-off, which remains in development.
Fans eager for a first glimpse into the animated world of Tales From '85 won't have to wait much longer. Netflix has confirmed that they will be presenting a first look at the series during this year's prestigious Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The reveal is scheduled to take place at their Next on Netflix Animation panel on June 11th.
This announcement marks a significant step forward for the Stranger Things franchise, promising to delve deeper into the beloved world and characters through the exciting medium of animation.
Stay locked in to Toonado for further updates, including first-look images and potential release dates for Stranger Things: Tales From '85!