‘Stranger Things 5’: Netflix drops first 5 minutes of chilling new season

‘Stranger Things 5’: Netflix unveils the first five minutes of the chilling new season

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.

A return to the origins

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.

Inside the Upside Down

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.

Author’s Summary

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.

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Daily Jang Daily Jang — 2025-11-07

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