Fans of Eddie Munson from Stranger Things would know 1986 is considered “Eddie’s year”. This is because 1986 is when Eddie had planned on graduating from Hawkins High School. As 2026 marks the 40^th anniversary of “Eddie’s year”, I decided to commemorate the occasion by hosting The “Eddie’s Year” Blogathon! When I published my editorial last Halloween about Eddie Munson and Harris Trinsky (from Freaks and Geeks) being two sides of the same coin, I called both of them “two sparkling, shooting stars”. This is the reason why I’m announcing my new blogathon today, with February 8^th, 2026 being the 40^th anniversary of the last sighting of Halley’s Comet. While we’re on the subject of Halley’s Comet, you can write about this astronomical event if you’re interested in participating in The “Eddie’s Year” Blogathon. Or you can select any ideas from the following list:

• Eddie Munson and/or subjects related to him (music, Dungeons & Dragons, characters who didn’t get the opportunity to reach their full potential, etc.)
• Events that took place in 1986 (such as the sighting of Halley’s Comet)
• Projects from Joseph Quinn’s (the actor who portrayed Eddie Munson) filmography
• Movies, tv show episodes, books, etc. that were released between 1966 and 1986 (those years represent Eddie’s lifespan that was featured on his headstone from Stranger Things’ fifth and final season)
• Movies, tv show episodes, books, etc. from any year that debuted in March (bonus if the premiere date falls between March 21^st to 27^th, when the fourth season of Stranger Things takes place)
• Books, movies, tv show episodes, etc. that either take place in Indiana or were filmed in Indiana (Eddie Munson is from Hawkins, Indiana)
• How stories would be impacted if Eddie were included in the story (for example, would everyone know Eddie’s name if he showed up on an episode of Cheers?)
• Eddie related merchandise, such as books

If you’re joining The “Eddie’s Year” Blogathon and found an idea you’re interested in writing about, please read the event’s official rules.

1. Please be respectful to the other participants and your chosen topic
2. Only new entries will be accepted
3. Because Eddie made his official debut in Stranger Things’ fourth season, participants can publish a maximum of four entries
4. No more than two participants can write about the same topic
5. Creativity and fun are encouraged
6. Entries must be submitted between June 6^th-9^th
7. If you plan on publishing your entry before or after the blogathon, please let me know as soon as possible
8. Share your entry idea in the comment section below!
9. Feature one of the four blogathon banners anywhere in your entry

Participants of The “Eddie’s Year” Blogathon

— Sally from 18 Cinema Lane – 1986 “Best” and “Worst” reviews for my Comparing with the Critics series, book review of Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus by Caitlin Schneiderhan