Stranger Things Season 5: First Five Minutes Preview
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans were treated to an exclusive look at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5, live from the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. After a two-hour wait, the premiere's chilling first five minutes promised a new level of intensity and brutality for the final season.
Opening Scene Featuring Will Byers
The season opens with a flashback to 1983, revealing what happened to Will Byers immediately after his abduction by the Demogorgon. The 12-year-old is shown lying in the Upside Down forest, asleep and softly singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go.” Suddenly, he wakes, terrified by the approaching Demogorgon.
- Will grabs a gun and fires at the creature, but it has no effect.
- He flees, climbing a tree while the Demogorgon pursues him.
- During a leap to another tree, Will falls, losing consciousness.
The creature drags him to a dark location where Vecna appears, looking as terrifying as ever.
"The tentacles grab Will and push him toward the wall, tightening the grip."
Summary
This intense introduction not only explains Will's fate in 1983 but also sets a dark, gripping tone for the final season.
Author's Summary
The opening moments of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal a harrowing glimpse of Will Byers’ 1983 ordeal, promising an even more brutal and suspenseful season ahead.