Stranger Things Season 5: The First Five Minutes Reveal Vecna’s Encounter with Will Byers
Netflix TUDUM has unveiled the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, offering fans an early glimpse of the show's final chapter. The premiere footage, presented during a live event at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on November 6, 2025, captivated audiences with its dark and intense tone.
The Event and Reactions
The livestream began at 5:00 PM PT, and after two hours of anticipation, fans finally witnessed the chilling opening scene. The sequence made it evident that the new season aims to surpass expectations in both storytelling and brutality.
Opening Scene Breakdown
The episode begins with Will Byers immediately after his abduction by the Demogorgon in 1983. The boy lies in the eerie forest of the Upside Down, murmuring the tune of a familiar song in his sleep. Moments later, he awakens in terror, sensing the creature’s approach.
Desperate, Will grabs a weapon and shoots at the monster, but the attempt fails. He runs, climbing a tree in panic as the Demogorgon pursues him. In his escape, he falls, loses consciousness, and is then dragged away by the monster.
The Return of Vecna
Will’s capture leads to a terrifying encounter with Vecna. Surrounded by darkness, he finds himself trapped as Vecna’s tendrils pull him toward a wall, signifying a powerful and ominous connection between them.
“The tentacles grab Will and push him toward the wall, tightening the grip.”
Author’s Summary
Summary: The tense opening minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 reveal Will Byers’ terrifying meeting with Vecna, setting the stage for the series’ darkest and most emotional season yet.