Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Vecna Did to Will Byers in 1983
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans got an exclusive look at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5. The premiere teased a chilling continuation that promises to exceed expectations for intensity and horror.
Opening Scene Details
The new season begins with 12-year-old Will Byers in 1983, right after his abduction by the Demogorgon. He is seen lying in the eerie forest of the Upside Down, murmuring “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” in his sleep.
Suddenly, Will wakes up terrified as the Demogorgon approaches to attack. He grabs a gun and fires, but it proves ineffective. Forced to flee, Will climbs a tree, pursued relentlessly by the creature. During an attempt to leap to another tree, Will falls and loses consciousness.
Encounter With Vecna
The Demogorgon drags Will to a dark place where Vecna appears, looking as terrifying as ever. Tentacles seize Will, pinning him against a wall with a tightening grip.
“The spine-chilling video made it clear that it will surpass everyone’s expectations in terms of brutality.”
This intense sequence sets the tone for a brutal and suspenseful final season.
Author's Summary
The opening five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal a harrowing fate for young Will Byers, setting a dark, brutal tone for the season ahead.