Netflix has unveiled the eerie opening five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, taking viewers back to Hawkins in 1983, the year Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) disappeared.
The season opens with the episode titled The Crawl. It begins inside the Upside Down forest, where a terrified Will faces a chilling encounter.
“Will is alone and petrified, having an eerie encounter.”
The Demogorgon appears ominously, chasing Will through the dark woods.
“We get a glimpse of the portentous Demogorgon, ready to attack him, forcing him to run.”
Will's escape fails as he is captured by the Demogorgon and handed over to Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), who emerges from the shadows.
With the trailer and first scene released, anticipation has surged, and fans eagerly await the November 26 debut of Volume 1 of this highly awaited finale season.
This preview of the chilling opening scene sets a dark tone for Stranger Things Season 5, fueling excitement for its highly anticipated release in late 2025.