15 Great Movies Ruined by Their Endings

15. The Number 23

The Number 23 begins as an intriguing mystery full of twists, following Walter Sparrow as he searches for a link between his life and a strange book. But the ending, revealing that he wrote the book himself before suffering amnesia, feels plain and lets the film down. | © New Line Cinema

14. The Ritual

The Ritual starts strong, building tension with its eerie woods and a haunting look at grief and isolation among friends. But in the second half, the film takes a tired, predictable turn that ruins its earlier promise. | © Netflix

13. The Mist

The Mist sets up a tense story only to end with a forced happy note that feels out of place. The final twist, where David's choice shocks everyone, ends up leaving many fans frustrated and disappointed. | © MGM

12. License to Kill

License to Kill was meant to be a darker, more serious Bond film full of revenge and grit. But its ending feels too cheerful, clashing with the film's overall serious tone. | © MGM

11. A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare on Elm Street built up great tension with dream sequences, but the ending feels forced and cheap. Instead of the original, more hopeful twist, the studio-mandated finale ruined the spooky vibe of this movie. | © New Line Cinema

10. Urban Legend

Urban Legend builds up tension with its classic slasher setup, but everything falls apart once the killer is revealed. The twist makes the film feel silly and takes away all the suspense. | © TriStar Pictures

9. War of the Worlds

War of the Worlds builds the great tension with its apocalyptic threat and family drama, but its ending feels like a letdown. Instead of a powerful conclusion, the aliens just die from common bacteria, which makes the whole buildup seem wasted. | © Paramount Pictures

8. Hancock

Hancock starts as a fun superhero story that shows a real, growing connection with Ray’s family. But the twist that Mary is also a superhuman and an ancient immortal shifts the tone into a confusing drama, ruining the original charm of this movie. | © Sony Pictures Entertainment

7. The Village

The Village builds a creepy, isolated world with real tension, but its twist ending completely ruins the mood. Instead of keeping the mystery, the film reveals a modern, mundane explanation that takes away all the suspense. | © Walt Disney Studios

6. Lucy

Lucy starts with a silly idea about unlocking hidden brain powers, but the ending takes absurdity to a whole new level. Instead of a clever twist, it turns her into a supercomputer-like substance that travels through time, making the whole film feel over-the-top and laughable. | © Universal Pictures

5. Promising Young Woman

Promising Young Woman sets up a strong story of revenge and dark empowerment, but its ending feels overly tragic. Instead of offering hope, the film forces Cassie's only way out to be death, leaving a sour note that undermines its message. | © Universal Studios

4. Remember Me

Remember Me builds up strong emotions throughout the whole movie and isn't afraid to dive into the hardest things about life, but its ending feels forced and out of place. Using the 9/11 attacks as a plot twist comes off as insensitive, leaving the audience with a bitter aftertaste. | © Summit Entertainment

3. Now You See Me

Now You See Me had cool magic tricks and fun heists, but its ending just fell flat. The twist that Agent Rhodes was behind everything felt forced and didn't fit his character at all. | © Lionsgate Films

2. I Am Legend

I Am Legend was supposed to be a deep, thought-provoking story about survival and the nature of monsters, but its ending completely missed the mark. Instead of embracing a profound twist, the film settled for a clichéd self-sacrifice, undermining its original potential. | © Warner Bros. Pictures

1. The Wolverine

The Wolverine has been a drastic improvement to Hugh Jackman’s previous solo, but its ending just didn't deliver. The generic climax, with weak green screens and a forgettable villain, completely ruined the build-up of Logan's epic adventure. | © Marvel Studios