Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 Renewal Watch: Is Season 2 on the Horizon?

Alright, so if you’ve been wondering whether we’re getting more Stranger Things: Tales from '85 after its debut season, you’re not the only one. The animated Stranger Things spinoff just hit Netflix on April 23, 2026, and, naturally, the question on everyone’s mind is: 'Season 2 or nah?'

So, What’s the Deal with Season 2?

Here’s where things sit: Netflix hasn’t made any kind of official call yet. No green light, no red light—they’re just… waiting? Which is pretty standard these days; they like to see numbers (viewership, people actually sticking with the episodes, social buzz, the usual) before forking over more cash for a second helping, especially with something as resource-hungry as animation.

Are the Cast and Crew Saying Anything?

Actually, yes. Brooklyn Davey Norstedt (she voices Eleven this time around) is pretty amped for more. She told Radio Times:

'That would be amazing. I know they definitely have ideas. I think, right now, they're really focused on the launch of Season 1. I think it's going to be a great one for families to see together. We're just all very pumped for the first season, and if anything else comes from it, that would be great.'

Showrunner Eric Robles is also looking to the future. He said that if the series keeps going, they’d want to 'make sure that we kind of tie it right back to the beginning of Season 3' of the original Stranger Things. That’s probably a relief to anyone who likes their timelines neat and tidy.

How Soon Could Season 2 Actually Happen?

Worth noting: this first season was apparently in the works since somewhere around 2022. And animation, especially something with the scope of Stranger Things, isn’t exactly fast food—you’re waiting for the soufflé, not grabbing fries at the drive-thru. Based on how long it took to cook up Season 1, don’t expect a hypothetical Season 2 until at least 2028. Sorry, instant gratification crowd.

The Essentials in One List:

• Stranger Things: Tales from '85 dropped on Netflix on April 23, 2026
• No official renewal or cancellation yet from Netflix; it all comes down to viewer numbers and buzz
• The voice of Eleven (Brooklyn Davey Norstedt) loves doing the show and implies there are ideas for Season 2
• Showrunner Eric Robles wants any continuation to sync back to the main Stranger Things timeline (Season 3, specifically)
• If we do get Season 2, don’t expect it anytime soon—probably not till 2028, if trends hold
• In the meantime, you can stream all of Season 1 right now on Netflix

If I had to bet, we’ll hear something more definite in a few months. Until then, it’s basically hurry up and wait.