Stranger Things Season 5 Unveils First 5 Minutes—What Happens to Will?

Netflix Teases Season 5 of Stranger Things

Netflix has just released the first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5, offering a glimpse into the storyline that has intrigued fans since the show's inception. This segment reveals significant developments regarding Will Byers, portrayed by Noah Schnapp, and the continuing mystery surrounding his kidnapping in the infamous Upside Down.

Key Revelations

Earlier, the show's creators, the Duffer Brothers, hinted that this season would finally clarify longstanding questions about Will's disappearance. The opening preview showcases Vecna, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, asserting control over Will's character. The menacing line, “You are going to help me… one… last… time,” sets a foreboding tone for the season.

In the unsettling introduction, a young Will is shown in danger, fleeing from a Demogorgon. Despite a brave effort to combat the monster, he is ultimately captured and brought before Vecna. The villain, employing dark methods, forces a substance into Will that suggests plans for manipulation and potential transformation within the Upside Down.

Returning to Hawkins

As the narrative unfolds, the timeline aligns back to November 12, 1983, the date of Will's initial abduction. This season is structured around answering pivotal queries such as “What is the Upside Down, really?” and “Why was Will taken in the first place?”.

Fans will recall that previously, Joyce Byers, played by Winona Ryder, and Chief Jim Hopper, portrayed by David Harbour, managed to rescue Will—though he returned irrevocably altered. Highlights of Season 2, Episode 6, called ‘The Spy’, have been flagged for viewers, as it offers insights into Will’s connection to the Mind Flayer.

Season Overview

Stranger Things Season 5 launches in the fall of 1987, as Hawkins still feels the repercussions from events prior. The heroes unite to tackle a re-emerged threat—Vecna, who remains elusive and enigmatic.

As viewers eagerly anticipate the Thanksgiving release of the first four episodes on November 26, they can look forward to a narrative that promises to interweave suspense, horror, and heartfelt moments as the saga nears its climax.

Release Dates

• Volume 1 - November 26, 5 PM PT
• Volume 2 - Christmas, 5 PM PT
• Finale - New Year’s Eve, 5 PM PT

Stay tuned for updates, as the final chapter of this beloved series draws closer.

Source: IGN