Following the massive turnout for Netflix’s “Stranger Things” series finale theatrical event this past New Year’s, the streaming giant is headed back to the big screen. Netflix has officially announced a limited theatrical run for “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85,” giving fans an early look at the highly anticipated animated expansion of the Hawkins universe.
Before the series makes its global debut on Netflix on April 23, 2026, fans can catch the first two episodes in select cinemas. Produced by the Duffer Brothers and helmed by showrunner Eric Robles, the animated format promises to explore lost adventures involving new monsters that haven’t yet graced our screens.
Select screenings will take place on Saturday, April 18, at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. local time in 34 theaters across the US. You can also catch showings at the Paris Theater in New York and Netflix House Philadelphia. Attendees will also receive an exclusive collectible while supplies last.
Tickets for the screenings will go on sale on Wednesday, March 18, at 8 a.m. PT. For a list of theaters or to purchase tickets, visit AMCTheatres.com.
“Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” goes back in time to tell an all-new story set in the “Stranger Things” universe. Set during the chilling winter of 1985, the story reunites the core party—Eleven (Brooklyn Davey Norstedt), Mike (Luca Diaz), Will (Benjamin Plessala), Dustin (Braxton Quinney), Lucas (Elisha “EJ” Williams), and Max (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport)—as they navigate a fresh paranormal mystery terrorizing Hawkins. While the live-action series came to a close, “Tales From ’85” promises to explore lost adventures involving new monsters that haven’t yet graced our screens.
Additional voice cast includes Brett Gipson as Hopper, Odessa A’zion as newcomer Nikki Baxter, Jeremy Jordan as Steve, and Janeane Garofalo and Lou Diamond Phillips in yet-to-be-revealed roles.
