The final season of Stranger Things is fast approaching, with the first episode set to drop on Netflix on November 26, 2025. With how much hype the show has stirred up over the years, it’s no surprise that new merch drops seem to be appearing around the time of the Season 5 release window. However, what may be more of a surprise is that one such merch drop is a rather unexpected crossover with none other than Care Bears!
That’s right, Care Bears collectors and Stranger Things enthusiasts alike are in for a treat, with seven new plushies in total dropping in Walmart Stores. While they originally had a release date stated for December, it seems these cute little critters are starting to make an appearance on shelves early in some stores, giving fans an opportunity to snap them up.
Stranger Things x Care Bears Crossover Plushies Available At Walmart
The Stranger Things x Care Bears collection was officially revealed in October, with a release date stated for December 12, 2025. Following this reveal, pre-release orders were opened up online for fans to reserve their new Care Bears, with an estimated shipping date of December 13, 2025.
Here is a complete list of all items in the collection:
- Cheer Bear as Eleven
- Funshine Bear as Dustin
- Bedtime Bear as Mike
- Good Luck Bear as Will
- Tenderheart Bear as Lucas
- Cheer Bear as Eleven 12″ variant
- Grumpy Bear as the Demogorgon 12″ plush
However, as of November 23, 2025, some Walmart shoppers have reported finding the Stranger Things Care Bears on shelves available for purchase. This means that they may be rolling out early in some locations, so shoppers may be able to make a visit to their nearest store and grab their favorite characters in bear form prior to the official release date.
This opportunity is particularly useful, as many of these Stranger Things x Care Bear items have already started to sell out online.
making them even harder to obtain.
Take a look at the post on X/Twitter by user FunkoPOPsNews below:
However, this does not guarantee that they will be available on-shelf at every Walmart. If you’re desperate to grab one of these plushies ASAP, then it may be worth a trip to your local store to check in case you find yourself in luck!
If not, you can still try to obtain the Stranger Things x Care Bears collection through online preorders via Walmart. You may also have luck with other stores such as Amazon, where they can also be purchased, but again, they are selling out quick, so you’ll need to act fast!