'Stranger Things' Returns to Netflix in 3 Weeks with New Episodes
By Adam Blevins, Published Aug 30, 2026
Netflix has had a successful year with new projects like War Machine, a sci-fi film starring Alan Ritchson from the Prime Video series Reacher. The film achieved over 135 million views during its optimal viewing window on Netflix, making it one of the streamer's top 10 most-watched titles ever.
The streaming giant attempted more sci-fi success with the TV show The Boroughs, but high production costs led to its cancellation after just one season. This was particularly disappointing as the show was poised to be the next Stranger Things, given that it was produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, the creators of the popular Netflix series.
Remember that Stranger Things itself concluded its fifth and final season late last year, with the series finale airing in select theaters on New Year's Day. Netflix quickly revived the franchise with its first spin-off, Stranger Things: Tales From '85, which dropped all episodes for a binge-watch early this year. The streamer renewed the show for Season 2 shortly thereafter, and it has now confirmed that the next batch of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 episodes will arrive on September 17.
Quotable Takeaways
- "Netflix set out to find more sci-fi success with... The Boroughs, but the show proved too costly to continue beyond Season 1."
- "The next batch of Stranger Things: Tales From '85 episodes will officially hit streaming next month on September 17."