Stranger Things Happy Meal
Definition
A limited-edition promotional Happy Meal from McDonald's in collaboration with Netflix's 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85', featuring one of 12 collectible character toys, a themed activity book, custom packaging, and a QR code for additional digital content.
Part of a global campaign launching in spring 2026, evoking 1980s nostalgia with elements inspired by the Upside Down and Hawkins adventures, available in the US starting May 5.
Examples
I snagged a Stranger Things Happy Meal yesterday, and now my kitchen counter hosts an impromptu Hawkins town hall with those tiny toys.
Trading a duplicate Dustin figure from my Stranger Things Happy Meal for Eleven—because every collector knows the real portal is the friend group you make along the way.
The QR code on the Stranger Things Happy Meal box led to a digital adventure that was scarier than facing Vecna with just a Happy Meal sauce packet.
My nostalgia kicked in harder than a Mind Flayer at the sight of the Stranger Things Happy Meal; who knew '85 vibes came with McNuggets.