Stranger Things Season 5 official trailer just released today, and it looks like Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) is the one helping Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) and probably betraying Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), not by choice. In the final moments trailer, we see Vecna standing in a military base and dead soldiers scattered around. He is levitating a terrifying Will and ominously says, “William, you are going to help me, one last time.” Watch the trailer below:
While there’s no clear indication that Will is actively betraying Eleven, he’s rather manipulated and controlled. The trailer hints at a deeper connection between Will and the Upside Down. The theory that Will is the ultimate endgame is likely true, especially since everything began with him. Alternatively, he could very well turn the tide in Vecna’s favor.
Eleven Demonstrates Her Greatest Power in Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer
The trailer showcases Eleven’s most powerful moments yet. We see her effortlessly leaping over a high fence. She’s definitely demonstrating her enhanced strength and psychic abilities.
However, her power comes at a cost. She is seen with Hopper on their own quest in Upside Down. She unleashes massive energy blasts across the sky. It’s clear that Eleven’s role is pivotal, not just as a fighter against Vecna but also as a protector of Hawkins. But with Will’s fate hanging in the balance, Eleven may be forced to confront her very own friend.
This sets the stage for the powerful season where Eleven will likely need to use every ounce of her power to defeat Vecna.
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Key Takeaways From the Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer
The trailer starts with Vecna in Upside Down, declaring, “At long last, we can begin.” Vecna is seen talking to a mysterious figure that hints there could be more to discover about the show’s true villain. The trailer also shows the devastating impact of the Upside Down’s invasion on Hawkins. Military forces have evacuated the town, but the Demogorgons have breached the perimeter. They’re attacking everyone in sight.
The key characters, including Dustin, Mike, and Nancy, are shown preparing for the final battle. Mike gives a pep talk, “Find Vecna and end this once and for all.” Amid the chaos, we see Lucas holding an unconscious Max, and he’s desperately trying to protect her from a Demo-dog.
The characters are also seen crying in a hospital, probably a key character’s death. That better not be Max or Steve.
Dustin insists that everyone should stay true to each other as they’re ready for the fight. But the ultimate blow was Will’s terrifying interaction with Vecna. The trailer also features the song Who Wants to Live Forever by Queen.
The Stranger Things Season 5 trailer teases a season full of action and an unexpected twist at the end. The battle for Hawkins is escalating, and the final season promises to be the most intense yet.
| Show Name and Season | Stranger Things Season 5 |
| Creators | The Duffer Brothers |
| Main cast | Millie Bobby Brown Finn Wolfhard Noah Schnapp Winona Ryder David Harbour Gaten Matarazzo Caleb McLaughlin Sadie Sink Natalia Dyer Charlie Heaton Maya Hawke Joe Keery |
| No of Seasons | 5 |
| No. of Episodes | Season 1: 8 episodes Season 2: 9 episodes Season 3: 8 episodes Season 4: 9 episodes Season 5: 8 episodes (Part 1- 4, Part 2 – 3, and Finale) |
| IMDb | 8.6/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 92% |
Are you ready for the endgame? We know you are, but let us know your thoughts and theories in the comments.
Stranger Things Season 5 Vol. 1 will premiere on November 26, followed by Vol. 2 on December 25, and the finale on December 31, 2025, on Netflix (US).
