Stranger Things Season 5: First Five Minutes Reveal Vecna’s Terrifying Encounter with Will Byers
Netflix TUDUM offered fans an exclusive early look at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5. The premiere event took place at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on November 6, 2025, starting at 5:00 PM PT. After a two-hour wait, viewers finally got to witness the first five minutes of the final season’s chilling opening.
Dark Return to 1983
The new season begins with a haunting scene focused on Will Byers right after his abduction by the Demogorgon in 1983. The 12-year-old boy lies in the eerie forest of the Upside Down, quietly singing in his sleep. Moments later, he awakens in fear, hearing the growl of the Demogorgon closing in.
Will’s Desperate Escape
Terrified, Will grabs a gun and fires at the creature, but it proves useless. He takes off running, climbing a tree to escape. Sadly, when he jumps to another, he misses and crashes to the ground, losing consciousness.
Entering Vecna’s Lair
Soon, the monstrous creature drags the unconscious boy to a dark chamber where Vecna awaits. His horrifying appearance remains as menacing as ever.
“The tentacles grab Will and push him toward the wall, tightening the grip.”
Author’s Summary
The preview of Stranger Things Season 5 delivers a terrifying glimpse into Will Byers’s fate, as Vecna’s return sets the stage for the show’s most intense season yet.