Curious about the hidden Easter eggs in the Stranger Things Season 5 teaser trailer? From Vecna’s return to major callbacks and character hints, the trailer sets up a high-stakes final chapter in Hawkins.
Here’s a full breakdown of every Easter egg, reference, and timeline callback revealed.
List of major easter eggs, references, and callbacks in Stranger Things Season 5 teaser
Steve’s radio antenna setup is a callback to Season 1
Steve adjusts a radio antenna on a van, referencing how the kids used ham radios to contact Will in Season 1. The teaser hints they may now weaponize radio waves or use them to boost Eleven’s abilities.
Will’s neck reaction signals his continued link to Vecna
Will touches the back of his neck, a recurring sign throughout the series that he senses the presence of the Upside Down. His connection to Vecna remains strong.
Hawkins is still under siege after the rift
The teaser shows citizens living in shelters and military convoys moving through town, revealing Hawkins remains in chaos following the events of Season 4.
Eddie’s grave and Kas theory
Dustin visits Eddie’s vandalized grave, marked with “burn in hell.” This supports theories that Eddie may return as Kas, Vecna’s servant from Dungeons and Dragons lore.
Max appears to awaken from her coma
Max is seen in hospital scrubs, being chased by demodogs. This suggests she has woken up and may now have a connection to Vecna or new powers.
Hawkins lab returns
The teaser shows the lab within the Upside Down, marking a return to where Eleven first opened the rift in Season 1.
The D and D map table mirrors Season 1 planning
The boys gather around a map with D and D figures, just like they did when they first used the Demogorgon to explain the Upside Down.
Linda Hamilton joins the cast as a federal agent
Hamilton appears with armed agents, continuing the tradition of casting 1980s icons in supporting roles.
Egg sacs signal Vecna’s army is about to hatch
Eleven and Hopper observe a wall filled with egg sacs, suggesting a major invasion is imminent.
Mrs. Wheeler may be hiding Holly from the Upside Down
A shot shows Mrs. Wheeler placing Holly in a water tank, echoing Will’s early disappearance and hinting that Holly may become the new target.
Steve’s Upside Down chase
Steve races through Upside Down slime with the antenna on his van, echoing Return of the Jedi’s Death Star escape and supporting theories about broadcasting energy into the Upside Down.
Vecna’s return
The trailer ends with Vecna stepping forward, confirming his return and positioning him as the central threat for the final battle.
