Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Right Now

Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Now

Netflix released the first five minutes of the final season of Stranger Things ahead of its November debut. This preview features a de-aged Will Byers escaping from a tree-climbing Demogorgon, setting a nostalgic tone for the upcoming episodes.

Nostalgic Return to 1983

The teaser takes viewers back to November 1983, the year the first season is set. We see Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) portrayed as a CGI-de-aged boy with his signature bowl cut, chased and terrified by the Demogorgon.

"The Demogorgon interrupts Will, calming his nerves, singing The Clash’s ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go.’"

The creature shows surprising abilities, shrugging off a gunshot to the face and climbing trees with unexpected agility. After a daring leap between trees, Will falls and loses consciousness on the cold ground.

Dark Developments

During Will's unconscious state, the Demogorgon drags him back to Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), who lurks in the shadows, manipulating events from behind the scenes.

"We then see what happened to Will in the lag time of his forced nap. There, the Demogorgon drags his limp body back to Vecna because he was always there."

Release Strategy

This glimpse into season five reignites excitement by blending familiar characters and eerie new threats, while leaning into the show's early atmospheric roots.

Author's summary: The first five minutes of Stranger Things season five deliver nostalgic thrills with a de-aged Will facing new horrors, setting a suspenseful stage for the finale this November on Netflix.

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Gizmodo Gizmodo — 2025-11-07

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