Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere Preview
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans were treated to the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, revealed live from the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The opening scene promises a darker and more brutal chapter than ever before.
The Opening Scene with Will Byers
The season begins in 1983, showing what happened to 12-year-old Will Byers moments after his kidnapping by the Demogorgon. Will is found lying in the Upside Down forest, singing "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" in his sleep.
He suddenly wakes up, terrified by the sound of the approaching Demogorgon. Armed with a gun, Will fires at the creature but fails to stop it. He runs, climbs a tree, but falls onto the ground after trying to jump to another tree, losing consciousness.
Encounter with Vecna
The Demogorgon drags Will to a dark place where Vecna appears, terrifying as ever. Tentacles seize Will and press him against a wall, tightening their grip.
“The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality.”
Summary
This intense opening sequence reveals Will’s harrowing experience immediately after his abduction, setting a grim tone for the final season filled with danger and horror.
Author's Note
The preview masterfully revives early Stranger Things trauma, promising a chilling journey into darkness that pushes the series’ boundaries further.