Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Happened to Will Byers in 1983
Netflix TUDUM offered an exclusive look at the premiere of Stranger Things Season 5 during an event at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The livestream began at 5:00 PM PT on November 6, 2025, and after a two-hour wait, fans saw the opening sequence of the final season.
The chilling introduction centers on Will Byers, showing what happened to him moments after his 1983 abduction by the Demogorgon.
The Opening Scene
Will, a 12-year-old boy, lies asleep in the Upside Down forest, singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go”. He awakens terrified as the Demogorgon draws near to attack. Armed with a gun, Will fires at the creature, but it has no effect.
He quickly flees, climbing a tree, with the Demogorgon in pursuit. While jumping to another tree, Will falls, loses consciousness, and is dragged away by the creature.
Encounter with Vecna
Will is taken to a sinister location where Vecna appears, as terrifying as ever. Tentacles grip Will, pressing him toward a wall and tightening their hold.
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The sequence deepens the mystery around Will’s traumatic experience in the Upside Down and sets a grim tone for the final season.
Author's Summary
The opening minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal Will Byers' harrowing 1983 ordeal, promising a darker, more intense chapter for the beloved series.