Stranger Things Season 5 Opening Scene Revealed
The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 were unveiled during the Netflix TUDUM event on November 6, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. After a two-hour wait, fans finally saw the chilling premiere sequence of the final season.
What Happens to Will Byers in 1983
The episode begins with young Will Byers lying in the Upside Down forest. He sings “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep before waking up terrified by the sound of the approaching Demogorgon.
- Will grabs a gun and fires at the Demogorgon, but it has no effect.
- He attempts to escape by climbing trees while the creature chases him.
- During a jump to another tree, Will falls and loses consciousness.
- The Demogorgon drags him to a dark place where Vecna appears, more horrifying than before.
- Tentacles seize Will and push him against the wall, tightening their grip.
“The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality.”
This opening sequence gives viewers a haunting glimpse into what happened to Will moments after his 1983 kidnapping.
Author's Summary
The Season 5 premiere dives straight into Will Byers' terrifying encounter with the Demogorgon and Vecna, promising a darker and more intense chapter of Stranger Things.
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