Stranger Things Season 5 Opening Scene Reveals Will Byers' 1983 Ordeal
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans got an exclusive first look at the opening five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, streamed live from the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The premiere sequence promises to be more intense and brutal than ever before.
The Terrifying Opening Sequence
The season begins with young Will Byers shortly after his 1983 kidnapping by the Demogorgon. The 12-year-old is shown lying in the Upside Down forest, quietly singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep.
Suddenly awakened by the approaching Demogorgon, Will is terrified. He grabs a gun and fires, but it proves ineffective. He then flees, climbing trees as the creature chases him. During a risky jump between branches, he falls to the ground and loses consciousness.
Encounter with Vecna
The Demogorgon drags Will to a dark location where the menacing Vecna awaits. The creature’s tentacles seize Will and slam him against a wall, tightening their grip.
"The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality."
This glimpse sheds light on the horrifying ordeal Will suffered and sets a grim tone for the final season of Stranger Things.
Author's Summary
The chilling opening scene reveals Will Byers' brutal encounter with the Demogorgon and Vecna in 1983, promising an intense and dark final season of Stranger Things.