Unraveling the Controversial Ending and Plot Holes of 'Leave the World Behind'

Director Sam Esmail explains the controversial ending of his film "Leave the World Behind," stating that he wanted to provoke conversation and divide audiences. The apocalyptic thriller, adapted from Rumaan Alam's novel, follows two families as they cohabit during a societal unraveling. The film's ambiguous conclusion, featuring a New York skyline in flames and a young girl watching Friends in a bunker, has left viewers divided. Esmail anticipated the polarizing reaction and aimed to spark discussion with the provocative ending.