Netflix releases season 2 trailer for ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’

Netflix has released the trailer for the second season of the animated series ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’, which is scheduled to premiere on September 17, 2026. The new season picks up directly after the events of the first season, following the Hawkins Investigators Club as they attempt to return to normalcy after preventing a gate to the Upside Down from opening.

The plot introduces new supernatural threats in Hawkins, including mysterious flowers, ghostly apparitions, and a swarm of creatures known as ‘hate sprites’. The story is set around Valentine’s Day and will explore new locations, such as a previously unseen mine, while revisiting familiar spots like the Palace Arcade.

Showrunner Eric Robles and executive producers including the Duffer brothers, Shawn Levy, and Dan Cohen return for the eight-episode season. The voice cast includes Brooklyn Davey Norstedt, Luca Diaz, Benjamin Plessala, Braxton Quinney, Elisha ‘EJ’ Williams, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, and Odessa A’zion. While the trailer provides a first look at the upcoming mystery, some fan reactions have expressed mixed sentiments regarding the franchise's current direction.