Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Vecna Did to Will Byers in 1983
The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 were revealed at Netflix TUDUM, offering an exclusive peek into the premiere episode. The event took place at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on November 6, 2025, starting at 5:00 PM PT, with red-carpet interviews and a livestream.
The chilling opening sequence promises a level of brutality that surpasses previous seasons. It begins with 12-year-old Will Byers, showing what happened to him just after he was kidnapped by the Demogorgon in 1983.
Will Byers in the Upside Down
Will is seen lying in the Upside Down forest, quietly singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” as he sleeps. Suddenly, he wakes up terrified upon hearing the Demogorgon approaching.
- Will grabs a gun and fires at the creature, but it has no effect.
- He begins running, climbing a tree with the Demogorgon in pursuit.
- While jumping to another tree, Will falls and loses consciousness.
Encounter with Vecna
The Demogorgon drags unconscious Will to a dark place where Vecna appears, as terrifying as ever. Tentacles emerge and hold Will, pushing him toward the wall while tightening their grip.
“The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality.”
This opening sequence sets a dark and intense tone for the final season, highlighting the horrors Will endured in the Upside Down.
Author's summary: The first moments of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal Will Byers’ terrifying encounter with the Demogorgon and Vecna in 1983, promising a brutal and intense final chapter.
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