Missed out on Netflixs Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 screening? I asked lucky fans why were not ready to return to the Upside Down

Date:
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:14:44 +0000

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Netflix has unveiled Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 to fans in a super secret screening and according to them, well be surprised by whats in store.

FULL STORY *Possible Spoilers*

If you live in London, UK, and happened to be free yesterday (November 13) at almost midnight, you stood a chance of grabbing extremely limited tickets to
an advance fan screening of Stranger Things season 5 episode 1.

Netflix put on the event to coincide with the hit show's UK premiere, with
the first volume of season 5 set for global release on the streamer on
November 26 in the US (and November 27 for those in the UK and Australia).

It's no surprise that season 5 is likely to be unlike any season we've seen before, upping the ante in every possible way as Stranger Things' main show draws to a close for good. While I've got major premiere FOMO, I knew I
wanted to ask some incredibly lucky fans for their first reactions.

The Duffer Brothers have made something that means a great deal to people,
and it's amazing to see how many have grown up alongside its cast. Say what
you will, but that feels pretty special to me.

Before we go any further, let's make one thing clear there's absolutely no spoilers here. Nobody wants to ruin details of what we're actually going to
see in a few weeks time, so think of this as a vibes check to get ourselves ready (i.e. emotionally prepared) for what's to come.

Be warned: it sounds like we're going to be devastated. 'What really
surprised me was the emotional depth' fan says after Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 advance screening

"It doesnt ease you in, but throws you straight into the heart of the story," 23-year-old Diya tells me about Stranger Things season 5 episode 1. " You immediately feel the emotional weight on the characters this season; theres a heaviness in the air, but also this deep sense of determination running
through the group."

"Theres also so much happening that on a second watch, I would absolutely notice things I didnt the first time. The episode is intense, emotional, and honestly pretty overwhelming at times, in a 'wow, this is really finally happening' kind of way. It felt huge, cinematic, and very much like Stranger Things leveling up for its final run."

She continues, "What really surprised me was the emotional depth right out of the gate. I expected intensity, but not for it to feel so deeply personal
from the start. The show balances that heaviness with moments of warmth,
humor, and connection, but even those moments feel different now, more
fragile and meaningful because we know the end is coming."

As for what Diya's excited for across the rest of the season, it all comes
down to the character arcs. It's clear that we're "heading into complicated territory" as our Hawkins gang try to take down Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) for good, and they've changed hugely throughout that process.

But given how many twists and turns the show throws at us, anything could happen... so we can't take anything for granted.

Stranger Things season 5 episode 1 summed up in three words? "Full-circle, relentless, emotional. Or Were. Not. Ready." I can hardly wait.

Full season 5 release dates are as follows: Season 5 volume 1 November 26 / 27; comprises episodes 1 to 4 Season 5 volume 2 December 25 / 26; includes episodes 5 to 7 Season 5 volume 3 December 31, 2025 / January 1, 2026; only contains the finale

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