The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 were unveiled at Netflix TUDUM, offering fans an exclusive glimpse into the premiere episode. The event took place at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on November 6, 2025, with the livestream starting at 5:00 PM PT.
The opening sequence centers on Will Byers, showing what happened to him immediately after his 1983 Demogorgon kidnapping. The scene is set in the eerie Upside Down forest, where a frightened 12-year-old Will lies asleep, singing "Should I Stay Or Should I Go."
«Will wakes terrified as the Demogorgon approaches. He fires a gun at the creature, but it has no effect.»
Will tries to escape by climbing trees, but after leaping to another branch, he falls and loses consciousness. The Demogorgon drags him to a sinister location where Vecna appears, more terrifying than ever. Tentacles seize Will and force him against a wall, tightening their grip.
The chilling introduction sets a brutal tone for the final season, promising to exceed expectations in intensity and horror.
«The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality.»
Author's summary: The Season 5 premiere reveals a terrifying fate for young Will Byers, setting a dark, brutal tone for the show’s final chapter.