# Nostalgic Cola Revivals Coca-Cola is Bringing Back New Coke in Honor of 'Stranger Things' Season 3 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-05-22 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-coke References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a27543228/coca-cola-new-coke-stranger-things/) & [cokestore](https://www.cokestore.com/1985) To celebrate the upcoming release of 'Stranger Things' season three, [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlight-coke) has announced that it will be bringing back 'New Coke.' New Coke, which is a sweeter version of the brand's classic soda, originally launched back in 1985, but never quite gained the popularity of products like [Diet Coke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-cherry-coke). However, the product does carry a certain hint of nostalgia. With the drink making a cameo in the newest season of 'Stranger Things,' Coca-Cola decided to bring the product back for a limited time. The New Coke cans and bottles will even be branded with the 'Stranger Things' logo so that fans can truly celebrate the show's return. If you're looking to sip on some New Coke, just note that only 175,000 of them will be available starting on Thursday, May 23 at 5pm on Coca-Cola's 1985 website. Image Credit: *Coca-Cola.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Cola Revivals:** Opportunity for brands to resurrect discontinued products and tap into consumer nostalgia. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Potential for beverage companies to revive old recipes and flavors to attract consumers seeking nostalgic experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Cherry Colas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diet-cherry-coke.md) - [Retro Sports Drink Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatorade-3.md) - [Crimson Space-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starlight-coke.md) - [Nostalgic Cherry-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-cherry-float.md) - [Revived 80s Cartoon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hicectocooler.md) - [80s Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-cola-energy-drink.md) - [Refreshing Orange-Infused Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-orange-cream.md) - [Limited-Edition Sci-Fi Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-dreamworld.md)