Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere First Five Minutes Released
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, an exclusive preview of the opening sequence from Stranger Things Season 5 was revealed at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The livestream began at 5:00 PM PT, leaving fans eagerly waiting for two hours before finally showing the highly anticipated footage.
Opening Scene Focuses on Will Byers in 1983
The premiere starts by showing what happened to 12-year-old Will Byers moments after his abduction by the Demogorgon in 1983. He is seen lying inside the Upside Down forest, singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep.
“...he wakes up, all terrified.”
Will hears the Demogorgon approaching and, in panic, picks up a gun and fires, but it proves useless. He then flees, climbing trees to escape the creature. During a jump between trees, he falls to the ground and passes out.
Encounter with Vecna Revealed
The Demogorgon drags Will to a dark location where Vecna appears, as terrifying as ever. Tentacles emerge, grabbing Will and pushing him toward a wall, tightening their grip relentlessly.
“The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality.”
Summary
The newly revealed opening scene of Stranger Things Season 5 dramatically depicts Will Byers' terrifying early moments in the Upside Down and introduces Vecna’s menacing presence once more.
Author's Note
This preview sets a dark and intense tone for the final season, promising an escalation in horror and deepening the mystery surrounding Will's fate.
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