Watch the First Five Minutes of "Stranger Things" Season 5
Netflix has released the opening five minutes of the long-awaited fifth season of "Stranger Things." The clip offers a nostalgic look back at the show's origins, taking fans to November 1983, the time setting of the first season.
Return to Hawkins, 1983
In this preview, viewers witness a digitally de-aged Will Byers, portrayed by Noah Schnapp, attempting to escape from a menacing Demogorgon. The sequence emphasizes the eerie and suspenseful tone that defined the show's debut season.
Rather than showing reaction videos from the cast revisiting old highlights, Netflix returns viewers to November 1983 — the year the first season unfolds.
A Familiar Monster and Fear Reborn
The Demogorgon once again haunts Will, displaying unexpected agility as it climbs trees and shrugs off damage. Will’s fear culminates in a desperate fall from a tree after a brief moment of hope. The sequence then reveals the creature dragging his unconscious body toward Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, reinforcing that Vecna’s presence has been lurking since the beginning.
Official Rollout and Nostalgic Appeal
Netflix’s decision to release this sequence ahead of the final season mirrors earlier promotions steeped in nostalgic callbacks. Fans are invited to relive the show’s early atmosphere while anticipating its conclusion, which begins streaming this November.
Author’s Summary: A haunting preview reconnects fans to the roots of "Stranger Things," blending classic suspense, nostalgia, and the looming presence of Vecna as the story nears its final chapter.