Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Vecna Did to Will Byers in 1983

Stranger Things Season 5: First Five Minutes Reveal Will Byers' Fate in 1983

At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans were given an exclusive first look at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5. The livestream event, held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, showcased the premiere episode after a two-hour wait, setting high expectations for the season’s intensity and horror.

Opening Scene Highlights

The final season begins with a chilling flashback to 1983, revealing what happened to Will Byers right after his abduction by the Demogorgon. The 12-year-old boy lies unconscious in the Upside Down forest, softly singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep before waking up terrified.

Will quickly senses danger as the Demogorgon approaches. He grabs a gun and fires but fails to stop the creature. Forced to flee, Will climbs a tree with the monster in pursuit. While leaping to another tree, he falls and loses consciousness.

Encounter with Vecna

The Demogorgon drags Will to a dark location where Vecna appears, more horrifying than ever. Tentacles emerge, grabbing Will and pressing him against a wall with a tightening grip.

“Will picks up a gun and shoots him, but that didn’t do any good, so without taking much time, he starts running.”
“The tentacles grab Will and push him toward the wall, tightening the grip.”

The atmospheric and brutal opening promises a season that will push boundaries and deepen the mystery of the Upside Down.

Author's summary: The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal a terrifying flashback that uncovers what truly happened to Will Byers in 1983, setting a dark tone for the season.

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Beebom Beebom — 2025-11-07

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