Sadie Sink "Cried a Lot" Wrapping Max's Final 'Stranger Things' Scene

Sadie Sink revealed her final day filming 'Stranger Things' as Max was filled with tears, as the cast tried to be there for each other's emotional wrap days. She shared that while the cast has already watched the finale together, she believes the true wave of goodbye will hit when fans finally see it. The actress feels she properly grieved on set but anticipates more emotions once the episode streams globally. The extended series finale is set to premiere on Netflix on New Year's Eve.

Key Points: Sadie Sink on Emotional 'Stranger Things' Finale & Saying Goodbye to Max

  • Cast supported each other on last days
  • Finale watch brought back feelings
  • Real goodbye comes with fan release
  • Extended final episode premieres NYE
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Sadie Sink says wrapping her final day as Max in 'Stranger Things' had her "crying a lot"

Sadie Sink opens up about the tears and grief filming her final scene as Max in 'Stranger Things,' and why she expects a "second wave" of emotion.

"I cried so much that last day. I feel like I grieved it properly... But I fear there's more coming. - Sadie Sink"

Washington DC, December 28

The popular sci-fi series 'Stranger Things' is getting ready to say its final goodbye, and it is safe to say that it's going to be an emotional ride.

The show's last episode will drop on December 31; however, it's not just fans who are feeling the emotions, but also the cast, who grew up on the show.

Sadie Sink, who plays Max Mayfield in the series, has spoken about how hard it was for her to move on from the show. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress shared how the final days on set were mostly filled with strong emotions and tears.

Speaking about the last day of shooting, Sadie said that wrapping her final scene was not easy. She spoke about how the creators and cast tried to support one another during those moments. Talking about the final "cut" on Max's journey, she said, "The Duffers did a good job of finding the right moments to end each of our characters' stories and to have a good scene to wrap on. One thing we all did was try to be there for each other on each other's last days."

Sadie also opened up about where she is now in the process of saying goodbye to Stranger Things and her character. She explained that watching the finale together brought back many feelings, but she believes the real emotions will return once fans start watching it.

Sharing how much she had already let out on her last day, she told THR, "It's interesting. We all watched the finale last week, and I thought that would be another wave of goodbye, but I really think this period is about sharing it with the fans. I expect to have that second wave of emotion once the finale is actually streaming on Netflix. As for now, I mean, I cried so much that last day. I feel like I grieved it properly, and I got it all out of my system. But I fear there's more coming."

'Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2' was released on Netflix on Christmas, after Vol. 1 dropped on November 26. The final episode will stream at 8 p.m. ET on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, December 31. The final episode, Stranger Things: The Finale, The Right Side Up, has been slightly extended and will now run for two hours and eight minutes, up from the previously announced two hours and five minutes.

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Rohit P
Can totally understand the cast's emotions. They literally grew up on screen. For us fans in India, this show was more than just entertainment—it defined a generation's pop culture. The 80s nostalgia, the music, the friendships. It's going to be tough to say goodbye. But kudos to the Duffers for creating this masterpiece.
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Aryan P
Max's story was one of the most heartbreaking and inspiring. From dealing with her brother's loss to her own trauma, Sadie portrayed it with such depth. I'm glad they are giving the finale a proper, extended send-off. Two hours plus! Perfect for a New Year's Eve binge with friends.
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Sarah B
While I love the show, I do hope the finale doesn't feel rushed. The last season had so many plot threads to tie up. I trust the Duffer brothers, but a part of me wishes they had planned for one more season to do justice to all the characters. Just a respectful critique from a longtime fan!
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Karthik V
The bond between the cast is so evident. "Trying to be there for each other on each other's last days" – that's beautiful. It's not just a job for them. This show created a family. Excited and nervous for the finale. Hope they give our favourite characters the endings they deserve! 🤞
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Nisha Z
Already planning the watch party with my cousins! Stranger Things nights are a tradition for us. Sadie is right, the real goodbye will hit when we all watch it together. It's been an incredible journey. Wishing all the cast and crew the

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