Netflix has reignited excitement among fans by unexpectedly releasing the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 on Thursday, November 6. The sneak peek offers a haunting glimpse of what to expect from the long-awaited return of the hit sci-fi series.
“Watch the first 5 minutes of Stranger Things 5 now,”
The release post was shared with this caption, hinting that the upcoming season will exceed all fan expectations. The opening sequence transports viewers back to the year 1983 — the fateful night when the story began.
The teaser revisits the disappearance of Will Byers, revealing his first terrifying moments as he vanishes and awakens inside the eerie realm known as the Upside Down. This short prologue finally gives fans a clear look at what transpired after his abduction by the Demogorgon.
The footage shows 12-year-old Will lying half-conscious in the dim forest of the Upside Down, quietly mumbling the song “Should I Stay or Should I Go” in his sleep. Moments later, he wakes in horror as the monstrous creature’s approaching sounds echo through the mist.
“It shows Will Byers’ first scary moments as he disappears and falls into the mysterious Upside Down.”
In a desperate attempt to survive, Will fires at the creature and tries to flee, setting the stage for a dramatic start to the new season.
The teaser for Stranger Things 5 revisits Will Byers’ nightmare in the Upside Down, offering fans an eerie, emotional glimpse into the origins of the saga and what’s to come next.