Stranger Things Season 5: First Five Minutes Released by Netflix
Netflix has unveiled the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, setting the stage in Hawkins, 1983 — the year Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) mysteriously disappeared.
Setting the Scene
The opening scene takes viewers into the eerie Upside Down forest, where a terrified Will faces a chilling encounter. The ominous Demogorgon appears, chasing him through the woods until he is caught and handed over to Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), who emerges from the shadows.
Release Schedule
- Volume 1 premieres on November 26, 2025
- Volume 2 releases on December 25, 2025
- The final episode debuts on December 31, 2025
Episode Details
The first episode, titled The Crawl, draws viewers back to Will Byers’ disappearance and his connection to the Upside Down.
Netflix describes the opening as: "Will is alone and petrified, and is having an eerie encounter... The Demogorgon catches up and hands him over to Vecna, who emerges from the shadows."
Fan Anticipation
Following the trailer’s release, excitement has surged among fans eagerly awaiting the finale season’s debut on November 26.
Author’s Summary
This preview brilliantly rekindles the suspense of Hawkins 1983, promising a thrilling conclusion as the sinister Upside Down’s mysteries deepen in Season 5.