Stranger Things 5: What the first five minutes reveal about Will and Vecna’s dark connection

Netflix has released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 ahead of its premiere, offering a chilling return to 1983 and revealing what truly happened to Will Byers in the Upside Down. The teaser exposes Vecna’s long-laid plan, redefines Will as a survivor, and sets the stage for the final battle beginning 26 November 2025.