Stranger Things Season 5: Netflix Reveals Spine-Chilling First 5 Minutes

Ahead of the release of Stranger Things Season 5, Netflix unveiled the first five minutes of the show, transporting viewers back to Hawkins in 1983 — the year of Will Byers’ disappearance.

Opening Scene Highlights

The first episode, titled The Crawl, opens inside the Upside Down forest. Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) is alone, terrified, and facing a chilling encounter with the Demogorgon.

"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 (Jamie Campbell Bower), who emerges from the shadows."

Release Schedule for the Final Season

Volume 1 premieres on November 26, 2025
Volume 2 releases on December 25, 2025
The season finale airs on December 31, 2025

Fan Anticipation

Stranger Things Season 5 is one of the most awaited shows of the year. Since the trailer's release, excitement has surged, with fans eagerly awaiting November 26 for the debut of the finale season's first volume.

This preview not only revisits pivotal moments from 1983 but also reconnects to the mysterious Upside Down, deepening the grim tension fans expect.

Summary: Netflix’s early release of Stranger Things Season 5’s opening scene amps up anticipation by revisiting Will Byers’ haunting encounter in the Upside Down, ahead of the season’s staggered finale this winter.

Outlook India — 2025-11-07