Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Stranger Things' Season 5 Right Now

Watch the First Five Minutes of 'Stranger Things' Season 5

Experience a de-aged Will Byers fleeing from a tree-climbing Demogorgon ahead of the highly anticipated final season of Stranger Things, premiering this November on Netflix.

Early Preview Release on YouTube

Before the staggered drop of the last season, Netflix released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 on YouTube. This opening segment sets the tone with a wave of nostalgia, mirroring Netflix’s promotional strategy.

Nostalgic Flashback to 1983

The scene takes place in November 1983, the same period as the first season. It stars Will Byers (played by Noah Schnapp), digitally de-aged to evoke his younger self. He is terrified by the Demogorgon, who approaches in an eerie yet calm manner, even singing The Clash’s “Should I Stay or Should I Go” to soothe him.

The Demogorgon endures a gunshot to the face without flinching.
Unexpectedly, it can climb trees, adding a new terrifying dimension.
After a daring leap between trees, Will falls and loses consciousness.

Dark Revelations

In the moments Will is unconscious, the Demogorgon drags his limp body to Vecna (played by Jamie Campbell Bower), who lurks silently in the shadows, orchestrating events.

"The Demogorgon, news to everyone, including the abject horror of Will, can also climb trees."

"Looming in the shadows, moving chess pieces and whatnot."

This brief glimpse sets the stage for the final season’s unfolding mysteries and horrors.

Author's Summary

The teaser’s nostalgic return to 1983 captures the chilling dynamic between a de-aged Will and the Demogorgon, hinting at dark forces at play in the final season’s onset.

Gizmodo — 2025-11-07