McDonald’s launches ‘Stranger Things’-themed Happy Meal: See the toys

McDonald’s launches ‘Stranger Things’-themed Happy Meal: See the toys


McDonald’s is turning “Stranger Things” fans’ worlds upside down with its latest themed Happy Meal.

The fast-food chain has teamed up with Netflix to release a limited-edition Happy Meal, just in time for the premiere of Netflix’s new animated series, “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85.”

The new show follows everyone’s favorite characters (voiced by different actors this time around) — Eleven, Mike, Will, Dustin, Lucas and Max — as they return to their normal lives in 1985 after closing the gate to the Upside Down. Soon enough, they encounter another mystery to solve and need to save their town once again.

Ready to get your hands on one of the new Happy Meals? Here’s everything you need to know.

McDonald’s “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” Happy Meal. (McDonald’s)

What to expect from the ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’ Happy Meal

Each of the “Tales from ’85” Happy Meals comes with the following items:

  • A “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85”-inspired Happy Meal box
  • A collectible character toy (there are 12 available)
  • A “Stranger Things” activity book
  • A QR code to access a digital experience and interactive game

McDonald’s “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” Happy Meal. (McDonald’s)

When is the Happy Meal available?

McDonald’s is rolling out the new Happy Meal over the course of several months. It will launch in the following countries on April 28: Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Colombia, Panama, Peru and Slovenia.

Customers in the U.S. can start purchasing the “Tales from ’85” meal on May 5.

Between April and August, the meal will roll out in a variety of countries around the world. View the full list here.

Each Happy Meal comes with access to an interactive game

As monsters invade the town of Hawkins once again, Dustin and his friends form the Hawkins Investigators Club to defeat them.

Each of the “Tales from ’85” Happy Meals comes with a QR code that customers can scan to access an interactive game that lets them join the fight and take down the monsters.

McDonald’s recently released a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ menu

Just last month, McDonald’s debuted another collaboration with Netflix when it launched a “KPop Demon Hunters”-themed menu.

Available at participating locations, the menu included the following three items:

  • Saja Boys Breakfast Meal: The breakfast meal featured a Spicy Saja McMuffin with Spicy Saja sauce, a hash brown and a small “Soda Pop” soft drink.
  • HUNTR/X Meal: The meal included Ramyeon McShaker Fries, a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, two limited-edition sauces (Hunter Sauce and a purple Demon Sauce) and a medium soft drink.
  • Derpy McFlurry: This dessert blended vanilla soft serve with blackberry popping pearls (boba) and wild berry sauce.

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