Curious about all the Easter eggs hidden in the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer and how they set the stage for the show’s final chapter? As the battle against Vecna intensifies and Hawkins faces military lockdown, the teaser reveals callbacks, returning characters, and cryptic details that hint at what’s coming.
Here’s a breakdown of every key reference, timeline callback, and Easter egg featured in the Stranger Things Season 5 trailer.
List of key Easter eggs, references, and callbacks in Stranger Things Season 5 trailer
The Stranger Things Season 5 teaser opens with Joyce and Will recalling November 6, 1983, the day Will vanished. Netflix will release the final season in three parts starting November 26, 2025. The trailer mixes flashbacks with new scenes, revealing Hawkins under military quarantine and the search for a missing Vecna as the Upside Down expands.
Flashbacks to Past Seasons
The trailer revisits important moments:
- Season 1: Castle Byers, Eleven flipping the van, Christmas lights as communication, and Will’s abduction.
- Season 2: Ghostbusters costumes, Hopper in the tunnels, and Eleven closing the gate.
- Season 3: Battle at Starcourt Mall and Billy’s death.
- Season 4: Max at Billy’s grave, Eddie’s sacrifice, Hopper fighting the Demogorgon in Russia, and the rifts appearing in Hawkins.
Joyce With an Axe
Joyce Byers holds an axe inside a barn with flickering lights. Behind her are Will, Robin, and Erica. The barn may be the setting of a planned trap, referenced in the episode titled “The Turnbo Trap.”
Holly Wheeler’s Disappearance
Karen Wheeler is seen holding Holly, now older. This may relate to the episode titled “The Vanishing of Holly Wheeler.” Set photos show Vecna, in his Henry Creel form, at the Creel house with Holly.
Max in a Coma
Lucas sits by Max’s bedside. A drawing above her references their non-verbal communication from Season 4 when she listened to music continuously.
Upside Down Radio Tower
Steve and Dustin are shown in the Upside Down near vine-covered structures that resemble cables. They carry a radio transmitter, suggesting a connection to the radio tower.
The Border Wall
Eleven and Hopper observe a massive organic wall structure in the Upside Down. It may mark the edge between Hawkins and Dimension X. A red, veiny pod embedded in the wall draws attention.
Military Quarantine Zone
Soldiers are shown near a perimeter fence. Red lights flash beneath their feet, and an unconscious soldier lies nearby. This area may be the outside of the government-imposed quarantine around Hawkins.
Will’s Final Scene
The trailer closes with Will shouting “Run” while remaining still. The scene suggests Vecna may have seized control of Will’s body or mind again.
