US EditionNetflix turns to theaters to launch ‘Stranger Things’ animated spin‑off
- Netflix is partnering with AMC Theatres to preview the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From '85 on Saturday, April 18, in 34 U.S. locations, with tickets going on sale today, Wednesday, March 18.
- Set in 1985 Hawkins, the animated spinoff follows Eleven, Mike, and friends between seasons 2 and 3, developed by showrunner Eric Robles and creators Matt and Ross Duffer.
- The 55-minute screening features the first two episodes with new voice talent, including Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven and Jeremy Jordan as Steve Harrington, at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. local time.
- Compared to the Stranger Things series finale, which played in 600 theaters, this theatrical run is decidedly smaller at 34 locations, though U.S. attendees receive an exclusive collectible while supplies last.
- The series debuts globally on Netflix on April 23; for those unable to attend the theatrical preview, streaming access begins five days later, allowing viewers to watch at home.
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Images and a summary of the new animated series derived from Stranger Things, Tales of 85, have been released.
A spin-off of the successful Netflix series, Stranger Things, will arrive on the platform on April 23. However, the streaming giant already plans its premiere at the cinemas on April 18. Stranger Things: 85 storytelling is an animation that seeks to fill the gaps in the original series. The arrival at the big screen would be for AMC cinemas in the United States. In the performances, viewers will be able to see the first two episodes of the serie…
Stranger Things is heading to theaters for the second time in 2026 with Tales from '85
Stranger Things may have aired its series finale to kick off 2026, but the franchise isn't done yet. An animated spinoff series is set to premiere in April, and you'll have the chance to see it early in theaters before its debut on Netflix.
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