How does Things to Come end?

In the final act ("The Cosmic Horizon"): By 2036, societal unrest led by Theotocopulos challenges the relentless pace of progress. Oswald Cabal accelerates the lunar launch, culminating in a philosophical debate about humanity's ultimate destiny among the stars.

Things to Come (1936) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Things to Come
Genre: drama, science-fiction
Released: 1936
Rating: 6.5

Plot Analysis Summary

A sweeping sci-fi epic tracing humanity's journey from global war and societal collapse to scientific rebirth and cosmic ambition.

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

The Eve of Destruction

The Descent into Darkness

The Warlord's Reign

The Wings of Progress

The Cosmic Horizon

The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.

Directed by

William Cameron Menzies

Key Cast

Raymond Massey — John Cabal / Oswald Cabal
Edward Chapman — Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
Ralph Richardson — The Boss
Margaretta Scott — Roxana / Rowena
Cedric Hardwicke — Theotocopulos

Rating: 6.5/10 (222 votes)