Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Vecna Did to Will Byers in 1983
Netflix TUDUM offered an exclusive glimpse at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5 during the livestream event on November 6, 2025, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The preview promises a brutal and chilling start to the final season.
The Opening Scene Overview
The premiere begins with Will Byers in 1983, right after his kidnapping by the Demogorgon. The 12-year-old is shown lying in the Upside Down forest, softly singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” while asleep.
Will's Frightening Encounter
- Will wakes up terrified when he hears the Demogorgon approaching.
- He tries to defend himself with a gun but fails to stop the creature.
- Will runs, climbs trees, but after a fall, loses consciousness.
Meeting Vecna
The Demogorgon drags Will to a location where Vecna appears, terrifying as ever. Tentacles grab Will, pushing him against a wall and tightening their grip.
"Well, who wouldn’t? He heard the sound of the Demogorgan, who is approaching him to attack."
The scene sets a dark, intense tone indicating the season will exceed expectations in raw intensity.
Author’s Summary
The Season 5 opener reveals Will Byers’ harrowing encounter with the Demogorgon and Vecna in 1983, promising a gripping and brutal final chapter for Stranger Things.