BBC Share By Joel Harley Dec 23 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 23 2025 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Max and Cindy finally come face-to-face, Harry's on a revenge mission, and a shocking flashforward airs A new year dawns in Walford Cindy Beale Harry Mitchell Max Branning Share By Joel Harley Dec 23 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 23 2025 Max Branning and Cindy Beale finally come face-to-face in EastEnders spoilers for next week, as the Brannings take centre stage over the New Year. With Cindy still harbouring a grudge against Max for killing her son, Steven, the pair meet when he crashes Jimmy’s christening. Max tries to make amends with his family in the aftermath, but Lauren and Oscar aren’t having it. Has Max alienated his family for good this time? And, as the soap rings in the new year, a special flashforward gives a tantalising glimpse into what the future holds for the Branning clan. Elsewhere, Harry returns to Walford after his time in rehab, and Nigel mistakes Honey with a face from his past. Read our Christmassy EastEnders spoilers for next week below. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Lauren tries to break the news to Max that he’s not welcome at Jimmy’s Christening (Credit: BBC) 1. Max is left out in the cold in EastEnders spoilers After a dramatic Christmas for the Branning family, Lauren and Peter continue to plan Jimmy’s christening. They’re nervous at the thought of Max and Cindy being in the same room, and decides to tell Max that he’s no longer welcome. Lauren has second thoughts when a visibly upset Max buys Jimmy a thoughtful gift. Warming to her dad, she re-invites him to the christening, against Peter’s wishes. Cindy refuses to go if Max will be there but, after Jack reveals another truth about Max’s behaviour, it’s not long before he’s uninvited again. Max won’t be told what to do (Credit: BBC) 2. Max crashes the Christening in EastEnders spoilers Ignoring Lauren’s warning, Max decides to attend the christening anyway. As the congregation gather at the jaw, all involved reel in shock as Max comes sauntering through the doors. Coming face-to-face at last, a brutal confrontation ensues between Max and Cindy. What has Max done now? Max tries to make things right with Oscar (Credit: BBC) 3. Max gets a wake-up call After the christening, Oscar attempts to give Max a pep talk to right his wrongs. However, moody Max isn’t in the mood for advice, and heads to Harry’s Barn to drown his sorrows. At Harry’s Barn, another resident attempts to guide Max, but he snaps back and upsets them in the process. Having watched the entire sorry affair, Nicola delivers Max some home truths about his behaviour, and he heads out into the night in an attempt to right his wrongs. Later, Max asks Oscar for help to set up a secret meeting with Lauren in The Vic, which he reluctantly accepts. Lauren fumes at her dad for his actions, and for using Oscar to get her to meet him. Harry’s back! (Credit: BBC) 4. Harry’s out for revenge in EastEnders spoilers Harry arrives home much to the delight of Gina, but is heartbroken when he tells her that he needs to put their relationship on hold. No, he’s more interested in revenge on Ravi, who has also returned to Walford. Kojo’s happy to see Harry back in town, but isn’t happy to hear about his plans for revenge. Later, Harry tries to convince Barney to move back home, but his brother makes it clear that he’s perfectly happy staying at Zack’s. On the Square, Harry bumps into Ravi, where he vents his frustration and anger. Phil accidentally sets Harry on a terrible path (Credit: BBC) 5. Harry targets Ravi in EastEnders spoilers Afterwards, Harry starts work back at The Arches. Seeing how Harry’s still struggling, Phil gives Harry some words of advice. However, Harry misconstrues what Phil has said, taking it as confirmation that he should seek revenge. Later, Nicola is shocked when she sees Harry about to jump Ravi from behind. Will Harry go through with his attack on Ravi? Confused Nigel mistakes Honey for another (Credit: BBC) 6. Nigel takes a shine to Honey As Phil and Julie look at care homes, Honey and Billy look after Nigel. However, Nigel mistakes Honey for Julie – and attempts to flirt with her while a bemused Billy looks on. What does the future hold for Max? (Credit: BBC) 7. Max’s New Year flashforward On New Year’s Day, a shocking flashforward catches up with Max Branning exactly one year later, on January 1, 2027. As Max as his family become embroiled in a shocking turn of events, the Branning patriarch takes centre stage. But what has happened? And what does this mean for Max and his family? Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Dec 23 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 23 2025 Next Story
