Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Vecna Did to Will Byers in 1983
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, an exclusive preview of the opening sequence for Stranger Things Season 5 was unveiled, offering a chilling look at the brutal events to come. The livestream began at 5:00 PM PT from the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, where fans got their first glimpse after a two-hour wait.
Opening Scene Highlights
The season opens in 1983 with a terrified 12-year-old Will Byers, lying in the Upside Down forest, singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep. Suddenly awakened by the approaching Demogorgon, Will shoots at the creature but soon realizes his gun is ineffective. He flees, climbing trees in a desperate attempt to escape.
- Will crashes to the ground while jumping between trees and loses consciousness.
- The Demogorgon drags him to a location where Vecna appears, more horrifying than ever.
- Tentacles from Vecna grab Will and push him into a wall, tightening their grip.
"Well, who wouldn’t? He heard the sound of the Demogorgan, who is approaching him to attack."
The preview sets a dark tone, promising a season that will surpass expectations for intensity and fear.
Author's summary: The Stranger Things Season 5 premiere unveils Will Byers’ terrifying encounter with the Demogorgon and Vecna in 1983, setting an intense and brutal tone for the final season.
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