'Stranger Things' animated spinoff drops on Netflix. See when

There is still much to explore in the Upside Down.

Netflix's new "Stranger Things"spin-off animated series, "Stranger Things: Tales from '85," premieres on Thursday, April 23. Created by"Stranger Things"co-writers Matt and Ross Duffer and showrunner Eric Robles, the 10-episode series follows the same beloved franchise characters, set between Season 2 and 3 of theoriginal series.

"In the winter of 1985, snow blankets the town and the horrors of the Upside Down are finally fading. Our heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas and Max have settled back into a normal life of D&D, snowball fights and quiet days," a synopsis of the series reads. "But beneath the ice, something terrifying has awakened. Could it be from the Upside Down? From the depths of Hawkins Lab? Or from somewhere else entirely? Our heroes must race to solve this mystery and save Hawkins in this new story set in the 'Stranger Things' universe."

The "Stranger Things" gang will be joined by anew character, Nikki Baxter, voiced byOdessa A'zio, who starred as Rachel Mizler in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film"Marty Supreme."

Ready to tune in? Here's what to know about the "Stranger Things: Tales from '85" premiere.

Tucked about an hour south of Atlanta, Jackson has quietly become a must-stop for "Stranger Things" fans. The small town is a gateway between real-life Southern charm and Netflix-era nostalgia.

Murals of "Stranger Things" characters adorn the walls of a building on Jackson's Square, which served as the setting of downtown Hawkins.

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Jackson is the county seat of Butts County. Its historic courthouse served as Hawkins Library on

A free map from the Butts County Welcome Center highlights various local filming locations. Over its five seasons,

Fans can take photos with a Surfer Boy Pizza-inspired van and Hawkins mural outside Hawkins Headquarters, on the square.

Visitors can find more photo opportunities inside Hawkins Headquarters, as well as an arcade and 80's-style merchandise. Stranger Tours also operates out of the same space.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Fans can try on 'Stranger Things'-inspired costumes like Hawkins High letterman jackets to pose for photos in Hawkins Headquarters.

Fans can try on 'Stranger Things'-inspired costumes like Hawkins High letterman jackets to pose for photos in Hawkins Headquarters.

These buildings served as the storefronts for Radio Shack and Melvald's General Store.

Without the marquee, it may be hard to tell this building served as the Hawk Movie Theater, at first glance.

Around the corner from the Hawk Movie Theater building, visitors will find the back alley were Steve and Jonathon brawled in Season One.

Nearby, Jackson Presbyterian Church was featured on the show and remains an active church.

'Stranger Things' isn't over for the town where the series filmed

Tucked about an hour south of Atlanta, Jackson has quietly become a must-stop for "Stranger Things" fans. The small town is a gateway between real-life Southern charm and Netflix-era nostalgia.Murals of "Stranger Things" characters adorn the walls of a building on Jackson's Square, which served as the setting of downtown Hawkins.

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When does 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' premiere?

"Stranger Things: Tales from '85" premieres on Netflix on Thursday, April 23.

From left to right, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven and Luca Diaz as Mike in the new Netflix animated series "Stranger Things: Tales From '85."

How to watch 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' premiere

The premiere of "Stranger Things: Tales from '85" will be available on Netflix starting Thursday, April 23.

Do you need a paid Netflix subscription to watch 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' premiere?

Yes, viewers must have a paid Netflix subscription to watch "Stranger Things: Tales from '85."

A standardNetflix subscriptionwith ads is $8.99 a month, while a standard subscription without ads is $19.99 a month.

From left to right, Braxton Quinney as Dustin, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Elisha Williams as Lucas, Luca Diaz as Mike, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Benjamin Plessala as Will and Odessa A'zion as Nikki in the Netflix series "Stranger Things: Tales From '85."

Watch the 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85' trailer

Is the original 'Stranger Things' cast acting in the new spinoff?

No, the actors from the original "Stranger Things" series will not voice act in "Stranger Things: Tales from '85".

From left to right, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max, Elisha Williams as Lucas, Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven, Luca Diaz as Mike and Benjamin Plessala as Will in the new Netflix animated series "Stranger Things: Tales From '85."

Who are the voice actors for 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85'?

According toNetflix Tudum, here's a look at who is voicing the main characters in the new animated series:

Brooklyn Davey Norstedt as Eleven
Jolie Hoang-Rappaport as Max
Luca Diaz as Mike
Elisha “EJ” Williams as Lucas
Braxton Quinney as Dustin
Benjamin Plessala as Will
Brett Gipson as Hopper
Odessa A’zion as Nikki Baxter
Jeremy Jordan as Steve
Janeane Garofalo as Anna Baxter
Lou Diamond Phillips as Daniel Fischer
Robert Englund as Cosmo
Alysia Reiner as Karen Wheeler
Alessandra Antonelli as Nancy Wheeler
Valeria Rodriguez as Rosario
Jack Griffo as Jeff

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