Stranger Things: Tales from '85 (2026)
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is streaming in Australia on Netflix.
The verdict
Stranger Things: Tales from '85 ranks near the top of the current English series crop. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 108 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. In Australia you can stream it on Netflix.
A spin-off of Netflixs Stranger Things.
Critics are split clean down the middle on this one. Viewers beg to differ — audience scores run well above the critics' line. — distilled from critics' published reviews
FilmyChill data: reached streaming in Australia 147 days after its theatrical release, on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is 2 seasons deep — English animation with sci-fi & fantasy threaded through, fine for the whole family.
- Why
- It rates 7.6/10 on 108 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you won't get past the format
- Best for
- Watching together as a household
Story
Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Eric Robles
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-17 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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