Stranger Things Are Coming To McDonald’s Happy Meal On May 5

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentStranger Things Are Coming To McDonald’s Happy Meal On May 5ByLaura Sirikul,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music.Follow AuthorApr 23, 2026, 03:42pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Netflix's Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 Happy MealNetflix / McDonald'sNetflix has announced its collaboration with McDonald’s to celebrate the release of Stranger Things: Tales from ‘85, out now.The new animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, returns to the iconic world of Hawkins, Indiana, taking place between the second and third seasons of the original series. It depicts the children – Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin, and Max – as they confront new monsters of the Upside Down, and unravel a "paranormal mystery terrorizing their town.” What better way to celebrate than to partner with McDonald’s to bring the ‘80s nostalgia to children’s Happy Meals?What’s in each Happy Meal?With each Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85 Happy Meal, other than the standard food and drink choices, will come with a custom Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85-inspired Happy Meal box, One of 12 (depending on market) collectible character toys, a Stranger Things activity book, and a QR code that unlocks a digital experience and interactive game where fans help save Hawkins (and McDonald’s) from the monsters. What is this QR code adventure?According to Netflix, “Mysterious monsters have spread across Hawkins – and now the creatures have taken over a beloved local hangout: McDonald’s. Luckily, Dustin and the gang have formed the Hawkins Investigators Club, but they can’t defeat this new threat alone. That’s where you come in.MORE FOR YOUTo bring the mission to life, a campaign spanning linear, digital, and social uses original animation drawn directly from the...