Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Right Now

Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Now

Netflix has released the first five minutes of the final season of Stranger Things, arriving this November. The teaser opens with a de-aged Will Byers, portrayed by Noah Schnapp using CGI to appear as he did in 1983, the year the first season is set.

Plot Highlights

In this opening sequence, a tree-climbing Demogorgon chases a terrified Will. Despite being shot in the face, the Demogorgon remains relentless and demonstrates an unexpected ability to climb trees. Will, overwhelmed by fear, falls from a branch and loses consciousness on the ground.

Behind the Scenes Moment

As Will lies unconscious, the Demogorgon drags him back to Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, who lurks ominously in the shadows, orchestrating events.

"The Demogorgon, news to everyone, including the abject horror of Will, can also climb trees."
"Looming in the shadows, moving chess pieces and whatnot."
Nostalgia and Release

Instead of focusing on cast reactions or best moments, Netflix chose to evoke nostalgia by revisiting the show's 1983 setting, setting the tone for the season's promotional campaign.

Author’s summary: This teaser captures the eerie blend of nostalgia and horror that defines Stranger Things, offering a suspenseful glimpse of Will’s peril and the looming threat behind the scenes.

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Gizmodo Gizmodo — 2025-11-07

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