Netflix X McDonald’s Launches Happy Meal for ‘Stranger Things’… to Celebrate the Broadcast of the Animated Series

Netflix teams up with McDonald’s to bring the world of ‘Stranger Things’ to life. On the 27th (local time), Netflix announced that it will run a global McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion to celebrate the release of all episodes of its new animated series ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’.

■ Keep Watch over Hawkins! Enjoy the “Upside Down” by Taste

This collaboration captures the atmosphere of the animated series produced by the Duffer brothers, with Eric Robles serving as showrunner. Starting May 5 in the United States and expanding worldwide, this Happy Meal set offers more than just a meal—it provides special fun for fans.

The Happy Meal box includes the following items.

• Custom Happy Meal Box: A dedicated package designed with the theme of ‘Tales From ’85’

• Collectible Character Figurines: New character toys will be released in two types each week

• Activity Book: Puzzles and activity sheets themed around ‘Stranger Things’

• Interactive Game QR Codes: Scan to access an interactive game where you can help save the town of Hawkins

■ “A New Threat Arrives in Hawkins This Winter of 1985”

The animated series ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ that serves as the backdrop for this promotion currently has 10 of its all episodes streaming on Netflix. In the winter of 1985, it tells a new mystery as the original main characters—such as Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas, Max, and more—take on the terrifying threat that appears in Hawkins.

In particular, it’s said that a new voice cast including Brooklyn Devid Norsted (as Eleven) and Luca Diaz (as Mike) joined the lineup, breathing fresh energy into the existing universe.

■ Global Release Schedule… Whether It Includes Korea Will Be Announced Later

After the Happy Meal launches in the United States, this limited-edition set is expected to be sold in major countries such as Brazil, Singapore, Norway, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and India in a staged rollout over the following weeks. Although whether McDonald’s Korea will release it has not yet been officially announced, the IP is one that has a huge fandom in the country, so fans are paying close attention.

A Netflix spokesperson said, “It’s the best opportunity to enjoy the appeal of the ‘Upside Down’ without the threat of the Demogorgon,” and added, “Please join the adventure in Hawkins by binge-watching Season 1 of the animation together with a Happy Meal.”