Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Vecna Did to Will Byers in 1983
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans got an exclusive look at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5. The event, held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and livestreamed starting at 5:00 PM PT, finally showed the first five minutes of the season after a two-hour wait.
Scene Description
The season opens with a chilling scene featuring Will Byers shortly after his abduction by the Demogorgon in 1983. The 12-year-old is shown lying in the eerie Upside Down forest, singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep. Suddenly, he wakes up terrified from hearing the approach of the Demogorgon.
- Will grabs a gun and fires, but it has no effect.
- He runs and climbs a tree, but the Demogorgon chases him.
- While jumping to another tree, Will falls and loses consciousness.
- The creature drags him to a location where Vecna appears, as horrifying as ever.
- Vecna’s tentacles seize Will and push him against a wall, tightening their grip.
“Well, who wouldn’t? He heard the sound of the Demogorgan, who is approaching him to attack.”
Atmosphere and Expectations
The brief premiere scene suggested that this final season will significantly exceed expectations in terms of intensity and brutality.
Author's summary: The first moments of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal a terrifying glimpse of Will Byers’ fate after his 1983 abduction, setting a grim tone for the final season.