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Fans are split on the sudden, intense ending.
Months of tantalizing promos finallybuilt up toChallengers opening day.
How DoesChallengersEnd?
As the film nears its end, we see Tashi spiral over Arts plans to retire.
As the tiebreaker gets underway, the two men come out swinging, literally and figuratively.
They play with a renewed intensity that culminates in a barrage of volleys at close range.
From the stands, Tashi shouts out, Come on!
like she did in her glory days as a player.
Who Won The Match?
The film leaves us there, still several points away from the end of the match.
Even the climactic points outcome is unclear because oftennis complex rulesand how the scene was shot.
But the ultimate winner doesnt really matter.
How Did Viewers React To The Ending?
Because of the ambiguity, not everyone knew what to make of the ending.
Meanwhile, another subset of viewers flat-out disliked the final scene.
The ending of #Challengers is…something, oneperson tweeted.
On the other end of the spectrum were fans whothought itwas delectableand evenridiculous but also perfect.
So obsessed with the challengers ending, onefan wrote.
Some liked it so much thatthey calledfor sequels.
For screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes, everything we need is right there.
