The confirmed Stranger Things animated spin‑off Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix sometime in 2026, but there is no exact release date yet. A separate live‑action spin‑off is also in development, but it has not been officially titled or given any release window so far.

What’s officially known

  • Animated spin‑off – Tales from ’85
    • Netflix and the Duffers have confirmed an animated series called Stranger Things: Tales from ’85.
* It is listed with a **2026** release year (United States) on industry listings like IMDb, but with **no specific month or day announced yet**.
  • Live‑action spin‑off
    • The Duffer brothers have talked about a live‑action spin‑off set in a different decade with completely new characters, still connected to the Stranger Things universe.
* This project is described as being in early development, with **no official title, cast, or release date/window** announced publicly.

Current fan and forum buzz

  • Fan forums and Reddit threads are treating 2026 as the big year for Tales from ’85 , often speculating it could land around typical Netflix genre windows (spring/summer), but that’s only fan guesswork , not confirmed scheduling.
  • Many discussions also expect news about the live‑action spin‑off to ramp up after the dust fully settles from season 5’s ending and the animated show’s launch , but again there is no solid timing from Netflix yet.

What to expect timeline‑wise

  • Most concrete info :
    • Animated: Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 – “premieres in 2026 on Netflix,” exact date TBA.
  • Still speculative :
    • Live‑action spin‑off – in development, release year not announced ; timing will likely depend on how quickly development, casting, and production move post‑season 5 and post‑animated series launch.

TL;DR: If you’re waiting for a Stranger Things spin‑off, circle 2026 for the animated Tales from ’85 , but be prepared to wait longer (and for more news) on the mystery live‑action series.

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