The moment Stranger Things fans have been waiting for is finally here. On Stranger Things Day 2025 (November 6), Netflix officially released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, giving the world its first look at the beginning of the end.

As part of the global celebration, the footage premiered during the red carpet livestream event in Los Angeles and was simultaneously released online through Netflix’s Tudum website, sending the internet into an instant meltdown.

A Return to Where It All Began

The opening scene takes fans back to the moment that started it all — Will Byers in the Upside Down.

In a chilling flashback sequence, Will wanders through the dark, decaying world, echoing the same fear and confusion he felt when he first vanished in Season 1. But this time, it’s different. The scene feels heavier, almost symbolic — as if we’re witnessing the true connection between Will and the Upside Down being revealed piece by piece.

It’s a full-circle moment that instantly reminds everyone how the story began — and how far it has come.

Watch the First 5 Minutes of Stranger Things 5

You can check out the video below.

An Emotional Start to the Final Chapter

The first five minutes don’t just rely on horror or spectacle — they carry emotional weight. Will Byers, who has often been at the heart of the show’s mystery, appears lost yet strangely aware, as if haunted by memories that even he doesn’t fully understand.

The Duffer Brothers seem to be setting up a season that will dive deep into Will’s connection to the Upside Down — something fans have speculated about for years. It’s clear from this opening scene that Will will play a major role in the final battle to save Hawkins.

It didn’t take long for the fandom to explode with reactions. Within minutes, hashtags like #StrangerThingsDay, #WillByers, and #StrangerThings5 began trending worldwide on X (formerly Twitter).

One fan wrote:

“The first five minutes gave me chills. Seeing Will in the Upside Down again feels like coming full circle.”

Another added:

“If this is just the first five minutes, I can’t imagine how intense the rest of Season 5 will be.”

YouTube and TikTok are already flooded with reaction videos, theories, and frame-by-frame breakdowns of the opening scene — proving once again that Stranger Things still owns the internet.

Part of a Massive Stranger Things Day Celebration

The reveal of the first five minutes was just one part of Netflix’s Stranger Things Day 2025 lineup, which also included:

• The world premiere and red carpet livestream in Los Angeles
• Behind-the-scenes photo drops from the final season
• The launch of Hawkins High Homecoming Week, featuring global fan events across five continents
• New merchandise releases from Target and the Netflix Shop

With this emotional flashback of Will Byers, Netflix has officially set the tone for the final season. The first five minutes serve as a reminder of where it all began — and a warning of what’s coming.

The first four episodes from Stranger Things Season 5 will officially arrive on November 26, 2025.