Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Stranger Things' Season 5
Netflix has released the opening five minutes of the upcoming final season of Stranger Things, teasing a climactic battle between Hawkins and Vecna.
Opening Scene Description
The clip shows a young Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) trapped once again in the Upside Down, where he was sent in Season 1. He is stalked by terrifying monsters and ultimately captured by Vecna, who says:
“At long last, we can begin. You and I, we are going to do such beautiful things together, William. Such beautiful things.”
This unsettling scene reveals what happened to Will during his time in the Upside Down and indicates he may still be affected by Vecna’s influence.
Season 5 Release Details
- The season is set in 1987, four years after Will’s disappearance.
- It will conclude the series with two parts.
- Volume 1, including the first four episodes, premieres on Netflix on November 26.
- Three more episodes will be released at Christmas.
- A two-hour final event is scheduled for New Year’s Eve.
- The final episode will also have a theatrical release for fans to watch together.
This final season promises to bring the story to a thrilling conclusion and reunite fans with the beloved town of Hawkins.
Author’s summary: The released teaser hints at Will’s continued connection to Vecna as the final season of Stranger Things premieres in a multi-part launch starting November 26, 2025.