'Stranger Things' officially replaces Max with the biggest prequel retcon

'Stranger Things: Tales from '85,' premiered on Netflix on April 23, 2026 and features a new character who repeats Max Mayfield's (Sadie Sink) arc.
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The Actress Who Played Max's Mom In Stranger Things Had A Great Take About Her Character Not Being In Season 5

Warning: SPOILERS for Stranger Things’ final season are ahead! Sadie Sink may have played an important role as Max Mayfield in four out of five Stranger Things seasons, but the same can’t be said for ...
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Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 – release date, episodes, new characters and timeline explained

The original Stranger Things series ended on December 31, 2025, after five seasons and nearly a decade of terrifying adventures in Hawkins. But Netflix was never going to let one of its biggest ...