Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Happened to Will Byers in 1983
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans were treated to an exclusive look at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5, streamed live from the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. After a two-hour wait, the premiere's first five minutes made it clear the final season will be darker and more intense than ever.
Opening Scene Overview
The season begins in 1983, focusing on Will Byers moments after his kidnapping by the Demogorgon. The 12-year-old is shown lying in the Upside Down forest, asleep and softly singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go.” He suddenly wakes up terrified as the Demogorgon approaches.
- Will grabs a gun and fires at the creature, but it has no effect.
- He flees, climbing trees to escape the Demogorgon.
- During a desperate jump between branches, he falls and loses consciousness.
Encounter with Vecna
The Demogorgon drags Will to a mysterious location where Vecna appears, as menacing as ever. Tentacles emerge, grabbing Will and pushing him toward a wall, tightening their grip.
“The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality.”
This chilling introduction sets the tone for a season filled with terror and high stakes.
Author's Summary
This intense preview reveals the harrowing fate of young Will Byers in 1983, setting Stranger Things Season 5 up for a brutal and thrilling final chapter.
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