Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Vecna Did to Will Byers in 1983
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans received an exclusive preview of the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5. The event, held at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, began with a livestream at 5:00 PM PT and offered a chilling look at the final season's premiere.
Opening Scene Overview
The season starts by showing what happened to Will Byers immediately after his 1983 kidnapping by the Demogorgon. The 12-year-old is discovered lying in the Upside Down forest, softly singing "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" in his sleep. Suddenly, he wakes up terrified as he hears the Demogorgon's approach.
Will Byers' Struggle
- He grabs a gun and tries to shoot the Demogorgon, but it has no effect.
- Will quickly runs, climbs a tree, but the creature pursues him.
- While jumping between trees, he falls to the ground and loses consciousness.
Encounter with Vecna
The Demogorgon drags Will to a dark place where Vecna awaits, as menacing as ever. Tentacles grab Will and slam him against the wall, tightening their grip.
"The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality."
This intense opening promises a darker, more brutal final season for the beloved series.
Author's summary: The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal a terrifying encounter between Will Byers and Vecna in 1983, setting a brutal, chilling tone for the finale.