Stranger Things Season 5: The First Five Minutes
The opening sequence of Stranger Things Season 5 has been released, instantly setting a chilling tone. The story pulls viewers right back into Hawkins, filled with darkness and tension, as familiar fears return to life.
Return to Hawkins
The episode titled “The Crawl” begins on November 12, 1983 — the very day Will Byers disappeared in the first season. A digitally de-aged Noah Schnapp appears as 12-year-old Will, lying alone inside Castle Byers, singing softly to himself, echoing the nostalgia of the early days.
Will quietly sings “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” bringing the haunting memory of Season 1 back to life.
But calm turns to terror. A piercing scream shatters the silence, followed by a sudden explosion. The camera rushes behind Will as he sprints into the forest, clutching a trembling flashlight. His breaths quicken, his fear palpable.
The Descent into Darkness
Will tries to hide atop a tree, but it gives way beneath him. What follows is even more dreadful than expected: the Demogorgon appears and drags him into the Upside Down’s eerie version of Hawkins Library.
There, Vecna awaits — making a chilling vow that foreshadows the ultimate confrontation.
These first few minutes serve as a powerful reminder of the show’s roots while hinting at the grim battles still to come. Netflix has set the stage for a final season charged with both nostalgia and fear.
Author’s Summary
The opening of Season 5 reconnects us with Will’s past and foreshadows the final clash between Hawkins’ heroes and Vecna in a dark, haunting atmosphere.