First Five Minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 Revealed
Netflix TUDUM provided an exclusive look at the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5, along with red-carpet interviews, live from the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The livestream began at 5:00 PM PT on November 6, 2025, featuring the opening sequence of the final season.
Introduction to the Season's Tone
The teaser indicates a more brutal direction for the series, promising an intense experience for fans.
Will Byers’ Fate Unfolds
Season 5 begins with Will Byers. The scene shows him shortly after being kidnapped by the Demogorgon in 1983.
Will is depicted lying in the Upside Down forest, singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep.
Escaping the Demogorgon
- Will wakes up terrified, hearing the Demogorgon approaching.
- He tries to defend himself by shooting the creature, but it has no effect.
- He flees, climbing a tree, but the Demogorgon pursues him.
- While jumping to another tree, he crashes to the ground and loses consciousness.
Encounter with Vecna
Will is dragged by the creature to a location where Vecna appears, as horrifying as ever. The creature’s tentacles grip Will and push him against a wall, tightening their hold.
Author's Summary
The teaser for Stranger Things Season 5 reveals intense scenes of Will’s kidnapping, encounters with deadly creatures, and the introduction of the terrifying Vecna, promising a brutal final season.