Stranger Things Season 5 First Five Minutes Reveal What Happened to Will Byers in 1983
At Netflix TUDUM on November 6, 2025, fans were treated to an exclusive look at the opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5. The event, held at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, streamed live starting at 5:00 PM PT and showcased the chilling beginning of the final season.
The Opening Scene
The premiere reveals what happened to Will Byers moments after his 1983 kidnapping by the Demogorgon. The 12-year-old is found lying in the Upside Down forest, sleepily singing Should I Stay Or Should I Go.
Will’s Terrifying Encounter
Will wakes up suddenly, terrified by the approaching Demogorgon. He picks up a gun and fires, but it has no effect. He then tries to escape by climbing trees, but the creature pursues him relentlessly. While jumping between trees, Will falls to the ground and loses consciousness.
Meeting Vecna
The Demogorgon drags Will to a dark place where the horrifying Vecna awaits. Tentacles seize Will, forcefully pushing him against a wall as the creature tightens its grip.
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This opening sequence sets a gripping and intense tone for the final season, promising to deepen the mystery and horror surrounding Will’s fate.
Author’s summary: The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 vividly reveal Will Byers' terrifying encounter with the Demogorgon and Vecna, setting a brutal tone for the finale.