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First 5 minutes of Stranger Things 5: this is how the final season of the Netflix hit begins

The series kicks off with a flashback starring Will Byers.

Update: Nov 7th, 2025 16:04 CET

There are only a few weeks left until the beginning of the end. ‘Stranger Things 5,’ the final season of the series that catapulted Netflix to the top, is heading toward its conclusion, although the Duffer brothers are preparing other products and spin-offs, so the universe will continue to develop. Coinciding with the premiere, the platform has released a video featuring the first five minutes of the season. You can watch it below.

The first few minutes are a flashback starring Will Byers. The boy, trapped in the Upside Down, trembles with fear as the Demogorgon approaches him. The tension skyrockets when the monster attacks him, at which point the boy reacts and begins a frantic run, which ends when he falls down a ravine. The beast drags him away and brings him before Vecna.

Two beloved characters, both dead... but one will appear

Since the first season, Stranger Things fans have been concerned about the fate of Barb Holland. Nancy’s best friend only appears for a few minutes, but people have been asking what happened to her. The truth is that the Duffer brothers have confirmed that the body will make an appearance. The one who won’t be there is Eddie Munson, who unfortunately passed away.

The first episodes of Stranger Things 5 will premiere on November 26.

First 5 minutes of Stranger Things 5: this is how the final season of the Netflix hit begins

Two beloved characters, both dead... but one will appear

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