What's behind the song in Stranger Things 5 trailer? Details explored

A new trailer of Stranger Things 5 was unveiled by Netflix, bringing more tense moments from the upcoming final season. Darker times are coming ahead for the characters as Vecna returns more powerful than ever.

Eleven and her pals are seen gearing up for the epic battle in the latest trailer. The only way for the team to face the tough challenge is to stand together as a strong force against Vecna. From putting collective efforts into facing grave dangers, the new trailer hints that more difficulties are approaching the characters this season.

Amidst all the thrilling moments showcased, the song featured in the trailer also grabbed the global viewers' attention. Stranger Things 5 trailer features the track, Who Wants to Live Forever by Queen. Here's all about the song and its significance in the video.

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All about the track played in Stranger Things 5 trailer

A still from the trailer (Image via YouTube/@Netflix)

Iconic British rock band Queen became a prominent part of the highly anticipated trailer of Stranger Things 5. Their song, Who Wants to Live Forever, is featured in the latest trailer for the fifth season. The popular track, with its poignant lyrics and striking instrumentals, adds depth to the latest trailer of the fifth season.

The track is a part of Queen's album, A Kind Of Magic. It was released in 1986. Who Wants to Live Forever turns out to be a fitting choice for the trailer, as it illustrates the high stakes of every step in this season. Along with being a special track from Queen's discography, its inclusion gives a unique touch to the trailer.

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How Who Wants to Live Forever brings a special touch to the Stranger Things 5 trailer

A still from the trailer (Image via YouTube/@Netflix)

Stranger Things 5 trailer begins with the lyrics that denote the gravity of the situation Eleven and her friends are in. As the team comes together to face the wrath of Vecna, Queen's popular song complements the tense moments all the characters are in.

Viewers also get to see Eleven's enhanced powers in several snippets from the trailer as the song's lyrics go, "Who dares to love forever?". Eleven and her friends have one final chance at defeating Vecna this time. Their situation is largely denoted from the lyrics featured in the trailer, "But touch my tears with your lips, touch my world with your fingertips; And we can have forever, and we can love forever."

The use of Who Wants to Live Forever in the latest trailer continues the series' streak of bringing iconic music tracks every season. With Queen's song becoming a special part of the trailer, it is just the start of all the unique songs that will be included in different episodes of Stranger Things 5.

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About Stranger Things 5

Stranger Things 5 is the final season of the popular Netflix series by Ross and Matt Duffer. The series will have a total of eight episodes, releasing in a two-volume format. Volume I will be out on Netflix on November 26, 2025, and the second one will drop on December 25, 2025. Viewers will get to watch the final episode of the season on New Year's Eve.

With Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, other cast members appearing this season include Winona Ryder as Joyce, David Harbour as Jim, Finn Wolfhard as Mike, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas, Noah Schnapp as Will, Sadie Sink as Max, and more.

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Edited by Eeshna Dashottar