Stranger Things Season 5: Netflix Unveils First 5 Minutes
Netflix has released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, setting the scene in Hawkins, 1983—the year Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) disappeared.
Introduction to the Final Season
The final season is divided into three parts:
- Volume 1 premieres on November 26, 2025
- Volume 2 follows on December 25, 2025
- The finale releases on December 31, 2025
This highly anticipated season has fans eagerly awaiting the first volume's debut.
Opening Scene Overview
The first episode, titled The Crawl, begins deep in the Upside Down forest. Will is alone, terrified, and encounters the menacing Demogorgon. Despite his desperate attempt to escape, the creature catches him and hands him over to Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), who emerges from the darkness.
"The episode opens in some forest inside the Upside Down. Will is alone and petrified, and is having an eerie encounter. We get a glimpse of the portentous Demogorgon, ready to attack him, and forcing him to run through the forest. Will fails to escape as the Demogorgon catches up and hands him over to Vecna."
Connection to the Upside Down
This glimpse ties Will's disappearance directly to the Upside Down's dark influence, setting the tone for the finale season.
Fan Excitement
With the release of both the trailer and these opening moments, anticipation has significantly increased among viewers.
Author's summary: The chilling first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 plunge viewers into Hawkins 1983, revealing Will Byers’ terrifying encounter and raising excitement for the final chapters.