If you assumed Hawkins' run on the big screen ended with the season 5 finale, Netflix has other ideas. The streamer plans a short theatrical run for the animated Stranger Things spin-off titled Stranger Things: Tales From '85.
Theatrical and streaming dates
What to expect:
- Netflix will show the first two episodes of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 in movie theaters across the United States on April 18.
- The full series then premieres globally on Netflix on April 23.
How this fits with the main show
This move follows the same pattern the franchise used recently by putting major Stranger Things moments in cinemas. The animated spin-off gets a brief theatrical outing before it becomes available to the whole world on the streaming platform.
If you like experiencing pop culture as an event or just want to watch the first episodes on a big screen, April 18 is your date. If you prefer your couch and snacks, April 23 is when it lands on Netflix for everyone.
