Stranger Things Season 5: Opening Scene Released
The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 have been released, delivering an intense and chilling start to the new season.
A Haunting Return to Hawkins
The scene takes viewers back to Hawkins, capturing its dark, eerie atmosphere. We see Will Byers trapped in the Upside Down once again, setting a tense tone right from the start.
Key Moments in the Opening
- The premiere episode, "The Crawl," begins on November 12, 1983—the same day Will disappeared in Season 1.
- A digitally de-aged Noah Schnapp portrays 12-year-old Will, singing The Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go" inside Castle Byers, evoking Season 1 memories.
- The calm is shattered by a terrifying screech and explosion, propelling Will through the forest with a flickering flashlight.
- Will tries to hide in a tree but falls, leading to a far darker turn than expected.
- The Demogorgon captures Will and drags him to the Upside Down version of the Hawkins Library, where Vecna menacingly awaits.
"Netflix couldn’t have picked a better way to kick off Stranger Things Season 5. The first scene doesn’t waste a second."
Vecna's horrifying promise in these opening minutes signals the upcoming final confrontation, building great anticipation for the season ahead.
Author's Summary
This opening scene masterfully reconnects to Season 1, blending nostalgia with fresh terror and setting a high-stakes stage for the final battle in Hawkins.
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