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Arrival Ending Explained: What Is the Twist at the End of Arrival?

Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the ending of the 2016 sci-fi film Arrival left audiences confused, and here is an explanation of the same.
Vivek KumarBy Vivek KumarSeptember 2, 2023Updated:November 5, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read567 Views
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The Denis Villeneuve-directed 2016 sci-fi film Arrival is considered one of the best alien drama. Featuring Amy Adams as Louise Banks, a woman whose job it is to communicate with aliens who have come to Earth, the movie explores how humans react to extraterrestrial visitors. It was a compelling sci-fi film focusing on a linguistics teacher’s attempt to prevent a third World War.

Not only was the movie critically acclaimed by the critics, but the performance by Amy Adams stood out as many demanded her to be nominated at the Oscars.

With all that, the plot of the movie also left audiences stunned. The twist at the climax is something that audiences can’t stop thinking about Denis Villeneuve’s exceptional sci-fi epic.

What Happened At The End Of Arrival?

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The ending of the movie is unlike many other sci-fi films that are cheesy but endearing. The Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner starrer movie ends on a sweet, melancholy, and devastating note. The movie ends with a love story formed between the characters of Jeremy and Amy. However, before that, Louise realizes that humans and aliens can have a pleasant co-existence, and she is instrumental in figuring that out.

Both of them share their love for each other, and Louise realizes that they will be together in the future. They will also have a daughter named Hannah, who will pass away when she is 12 because she has a sickness that can’t be healed. Knowing that Ian breaks up with Louise, she agrees to be in a relationship with Ian and start a family.

What Is The Surprise Twist In Arrival?

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Later in the movie, Louise realizes after her last encounter with the aliens, the memories she has had weren’t memories or flashbacks at all. They are visions of what will happen in the future in the life of Amy Adam’s character. At the beginning of the movie, Louise says in voiceover that “we were so bound by time, by its order,” hinting that the story about to unfold isn’t as linear as audiences would expect from a sci-fi film.

Even Hannah’s name in the movie is a clue as it is a palindrome, reading the same backward as it does forwards, similar to the way the aliens’ circular language works. With all that, the final moments of the movie show them happy, embracing together, and looking to the future after the aliens peacefully depart from the Earth.

Will There Be A Sequel To Arrival?

In Costello’s final meeting with Louise Banks, the alien explains that they hoped to have the humans as allies for a conflict in 3,000 years.

However, it is still unclear what exactly the aliens need help with, but it seemingly indicates that this isn’t the last interaction the humans will have with the beings from the outer planet. So far, no official announcement has been made by the makers regarding the sequel to the movie.

Arrival made $200 million on a budget of less than $50 million, and it wouldn’t be too surprising if a follow-up would be announced in the future.

With all that, let us know what you think about the ending, and stay tuned for more updates.

Arrival is now available on Netflix.

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Vivek Kumar, a seasoned entertainment writer boasting a commendable 3-year track record, seamlessly blends his passion for pop culture into his work. From the moment Iron Man valiantly dispatched a nuke into the cosmic abyss, Vivek's bloodstream has pulsed with an array of Marvel Cinematic Universe theories. Beyond his penchant for caped crusaders, With his love for the superhero fandom, he is a big-time foodie and a photographer balancing the motion sickness of life. While his love for Hollywood has existed since childhood, he loves talking about the cinematography styles of G.O.A.T filmmakers, as he aspires to get into filmmaking. During his time with a reputed media brand, he interviewed various actors and celebrities as well. In the future, he aspires to interview big-wigs like Tom Cruise, Robert Downey Jr, and Will Smith. When not writing, Vivek enjoys playing cricket, exploring new cuisines, taking photographs, and traveling.

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