Maxine "Max" Mayfield, [5] portrayed by Sadie Sink, is a main character in Stranger Things, being introduced in the second season; she is also the protagonist of the novel Stranger Things: Runaway …

Nov 28, 2025 · After nearly dying at the hands of the villainous Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), the fan favorite Max (Sadie Sink) has been lying in a coma since the end of "Stranger Things" Season 4.

Nov 27, 2025 · Max might be in a coma, but the Stranger Things creators confirmed Max's fate, explaining that she was alive but " brain dead." Thankfully, Stranger Things season 5, Volume 1, …

Nov 27, 2025 · Max’s fate in ‘Stranger Things 5’ is revealed in Volume I as the season explains where she is, how Holly becomes involved and what Henry Creel is really doing.

2 days ago · The Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 trailer finally pulls back the curtain on Max’s role in the endgame, and it is quietly devastating.

The final season of Stranger Things has been one of the most eagerly awaited Netflix releases this year, and after a long wait fans have finally discovered Max Mayfield's fate.

Nov 26, 2025 · Here's a recap of the events leading up to Max's comatose state in Stranger Things Season 5. See what Vecna did to the character and how she almost died.

Apr 9, 2025 · Max Mayfield will play a crucial role in the final season, potentially bridging Hawkins and the Upside Down.

Stranger Things season 5's time jump has been confirmed, but it adds another tricky aspect to Max's fate in the show's final installment. It's now been over two years since season 4 arrived on Netflix, …

Jun 20, 2025 · After months of waiting, fans finally got a glimpse at Stranger Things Season 5, thanks to its newly released trailer. While new footage was scarce in the trailer itself, it did confirm Max's …