Netflix has sent shockwaves through the streaming world by releasing the opening five minutes of Stranger Things' highly anticipated final season, leaving devoted fans emotionally overwhelmed and counting down to the November premiere.
Emotional Opening Scene Revealed
The streaming giant unveiled the powerful introduction to the fifth and final series, which immediately reduced viewers to tears with its intense emotional weight. Scheduled to debut on November 26, the preview offers a chilling glimpse into the show's concluding chapter that has left the fanbase both excited and apprehensive.
The opening sequence transports viewers back to the terrifying alternative universe known as the Upside Down, focusing on a young Will Byers, portrayed by Noah Schnapp. The scene revisits the character's traumatic kidnapping from the show's inaugural season, where he was eventually rescued by his mother Joyce (Winona Ryder, 54) and police chief Hopper (David Harbour, 50).
In a heartbreaking moment, the frightened boy seeks refuge in his garden hideout while singing along to The Clash's classic track Should I Stay or Should I Go, desperately trying to evade the monstrous inhabitants of the parallel dimension.
Terrifying Encounter with Demogorgon
The tension escalates dramatically as a younger, terrified Will awakens to disturbing creaking and cracking sounds outside his shelter. The peace shatters when one of the series' most feared antagonists, the Demogorgon, violently breaches his sanctuary.
In a desperate bid for survival, Will grabs a rifle and fires directly at the creature before embarking on a frantic escape through the nightmarish landscape of the Upside Down. The young boy scrambles high into a tree, seeking safety from his relentless pursuer.
Despite his efforts, the monster quickly closes in, leading to Will collapsing unconscious on the ground below. The Demogorgon then drags the helpless boy to the series' primary villain, Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower.
Fan Reactions and Series Expectations
The emotional clip concludes with Vecna looming over Will's unconscious form, ominously declaring 'At long last, we can begin' before apparently poisoning the child by forcing dark matter into his mouth. The villain menacingly promises, 'You and I, we are going to do such beautiful things together, William, such beautiful things' as the screen fades to black.
Fans immediately flooded the comments section on Netflix's YouTube channel, expressing their overwhelming emotional responses. One viewer confessed 'I'm already crying', while another admitted 'I've got CHILLS'. A third enthusiast exclaimed 'IT'S ONLY THE FIRST 5 MINUTES AND THIS ALREADY LOOKS EXTREMELY EPIC', highlighting the intense anticipation surrounding the final season.
Another fan predicted the psychological impact, writing 'I have a feeling I'm gonna be traumatized and depressed for months after watching this final season'. A fifth commenter praised the narrative craftsmanship, noting 'Just the first five mins and we already have a gun shoot, Vecna's entry, the jump scare from the trailer, and the reason Joyce found Will in that situation - Stranger Things the MASTERPIECE you are'.
This emotional preview arrives exactly one week after Netflix released the final trailer for the new series, building tremendous momentum for the November premiere. The complete season will debut with the first four episodes on November 26, followed by three additional episodes on Christmas Day, culminating with the series finale airing on New Year's Eve.
