New ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Clip Unleashes the Terrifying Demogorgon
A new clip from Stranger Things season 5 has fans on edge. The footage, shared on X by @sthingsspoiler, comes from a Netflix Spain teaser.
It shows the Demogorgon attacking Karen Wheeler and her daughter Holly. In the scene, Holly is dragged into the Upside Down while Karen is pushed into a bathtub. The moment is intense and shocking, raising questions about Karen’s survival and the fate of other main characters.
A new #StrangerThings5 clip JUST dropped featuring Karen and Holly during the Demogorgon attack on the Wheelers’ house!
— Stranger Things Spoilers (@SThingsSpoilers) November 11, 2025
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This marks a turning point for Karen. Previously more of an observer, she is now facing the supernatural threat directly. It signals that season 5 will be full of high-stakes encounters and terrifying moments.
Despite the danger, the show’s creators have assured fans that Stranger Things is not like Game of Thrones. The Duffer Brothers have said that while the series will deliver suspense and scares, the main cast is unlikely to face sudden, unnecessary deaths. “
Expect tension, scares, and jaw-dropping moments, but not gratuitous character massacres,” they explained. The focus remains on suspense and the relationships that make Hawkins feel alive.
A long-running fan theory suggested Karen Wheeler might secretly be Vecna’s sister, Alice Creel, due to hints from season 4 posters and the Creel House. That theory has been debunked.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow confirmed her maiden name is Childress, establishing her as Mike and Nancy’s mother. With this new clip, Karen is confronting a supernatural creature on her own, showing that her storyline is now fully her own.
The new teaser promises a tense, thrilling season for fans, and it makes clear that Hawkins’ residents are not safe from the Upside Down.
What do you think of Karen’s new role facing the Demogorgon? Share your thoughts in the comments.