Stranger Things Spinoffs 2026: Everything We Know

Following the conclusion of the original Stranger Things series in 2025, the franchise is aggressively expanding through diverse media formats. A new animated series titled Tales From ’85 has already premiered to mixed reviews, offering a lighter, monster-of-the-week experience for younger audiences with a second season arriving in late 2026. Simultaneously, a live-action spinoff is in early development, promising an entirely fresh cast and setting that moves away from the familiar Hawkins characters. The universe also includes a successful stage prequel called The First Shadow, which explores the origins of the villain Vecna and is scheduled to end its theatrical run by early 2027. Wh...