Return to the Upside Down with Stranger Things Season 5 Opening
Following yesterday’s release of character posters, Netflix unveiled the opening scene of Stranger Things season 5’s premiere episode, titled The Crawl. This clip takes viewers back to 1983 when Will mysteriously disappeared into the Upside Down.
Opening Scene Highlights
In the scene, young Will is attacked inside his makeshift fort by a Demogorgon. The creature drags him to Vecna’s lair, marking Will’s first terrifying encounter with the villain.
“The clip sees the youngster attacked inside his makeshift fort by a Demogorgon, who drags Will to Vecna’s lair where his first terrifying encounter with the villain takes place.”
Season 5 Setting and Stakes
Set in the fall of 1987, Hawkins remains deeply affected by the Rifts' opening. The heroes unite with a single mission: find and kill Vecna. However, Vecna has disappeared, leaving his location and plans unknown.
- The government has imposed a military quarantine on Hawkins.
- Eleven is forced back into hiding as the search for her intensifies.
- The anniversary of Will’s disappearance brings an overwhelming sense of dread.
Approaching the Final Battle
The looming final battle promises an enemy more powerful and deadly than ever before. To end the nightmare, the entire group must stand together for one last time.
“The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.”
Additional Note
Alongside this, the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 revealed its first look ahead of its 2026 premiere.
Author’s summary: The opening scene of Stranger Things season 5 revisits Will’s past encounter with Vecna, setting the stage for a final, intense battle in a quarantined Hawkins.
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