Stranger Things 5 Opening Five Minutes Preview
The opening five minutes of Stranger Things 5, created by Matt and Ross Duffer, take viewers back to November 12, 1983, revealing significant new story elements. Released on "Stranger Things Day," this early preview builds excitement for the first volume of season five, which will launch later this month.
The episode titled "The Crawl" offers a glimpse that will likely inspire fans to revisit conspiracy theories dating back to the series' first season.
Creators’ Insights on Stranger Things 5
"We spent a full year filming this season," Ross Duffer revealed during Netflix's 2025 slate event. "By the end, we had captured over 650 hours of footage. So, needless to say, this is our biggest and most ambitious season yet. It's like eight blockbuster movies. It's pretty, pretty insane."
Matt Duffer added, "At the same [time], we think it's — or hope it's — our most personal story. It was super intense and emotional to film — for us and for our actors we've been with for so long. And we've been making it together for almost 10 years now. The show means so much to all of us, and everyone put their hearts and souls into it."
Key Highlights
- The new season involves extensive filming, spanning an entire year.
- The creators describe it as the most ambitious season yet, comparable to multiple blockbuster movies.
- Despite its scale, the series maintains a deeply personal connection with the cast and crew.
This highly anticipated season promises both stunning spectacle and emotional depth, reflecting the dedication of the creators and actors over nearly a decade.
Summary
Stranger Things 5 opens with a major 1983 flashback and combines epic scale with personal storytelling, marking the creators' most ambitious and heartfelt season yet.