Stranger Things Season 5 Opening Scene Reveals Will Byers' Fate in 1983
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans were treated to an exclusive glimpse of the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5. The event, held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood and livestreamed at 5:00 PM PT, unveiled a chilling introduction to the final season.
The opening sequence focuses on Will Byers' traumatic experience immediately after his 1983 kidnapping by the Demogorgon. The scene shows 12-year-old Will lying in the eerie Upside Down forest, softly singing "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" in his sleep.
Suddenly awakening in terror, Will hears the Demogorgon approaching. In desperation, he grabs a gun and fires, but it proves ineffective. He then attempts to escape by climbing trees. During a leap to another tree, he falls and loses consciousness.
The creature drags Will to a sinister location where Vecna appears, as terrifying as ever. Tentacles seize Will, pressing him against the wall with an ever-tightening grip.
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Summary
The sequence sets a darker tone for the season, revealing the horrors Will faced and hinting at Vecna's ominous role as the series builds toward its conclusion.
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