'Stranger Things' officially replaces Max with the biggest prequel retcon

'Stranger Things: Tales from '85,' premiered on Netflix on April 23, 2026 and features a new character who repeats Max Mayfield's (Sadie Sink) arc.
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‘Stranger Things’ gets surprise renewal by Netflix

Tales From ‘85, the spinoff of Netflix series, Stranger Things, got a surprised renewal by the streaming giant. Netflix officially renewed the animated spin-off following a successful debut earlier this month.
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“Stranger Things” Actress Says Being in Finale as Max's Mom Would've Been 'Uplift After Cancer,' Remains 'Grateful' (Exclusive)

Jennifer Marshall, who played Max's mom in Stranger Things, is opening up about her character's absence from the series finale. The actress, 44, shared posts to Instagram following the series finale on Dec. 31, in which she asked viewers why Max's mom ...

Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 expanded the party to solve the problem with Will

Showrunner Eric Robles explains how punk tinkerer Nikki Baxter fixes a big Will problem. Plus, his season 2 plans if the show is renewed.

Why Stranger Things’ New Netflix Show Isn’t Loved by Critics

As the new Stranger Things TV show debuts, the first reviews for Netflix‘s animated spin-off are finally starting to arrive online. Surprisingly, some critics aren’t too happy with Stranger Things:
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Inside every ‘Stranger Things’ spinoff so far — and what’s coming next

From 'Stranger Things: Tales From ’85' to that rumored live-action follow-up, here are all of the 'Stranger Things' spinoffs that are reportedly in the works.