Uncharted ending explained: your biggest questions answered

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The Uncharted movie ending might not be as straightforward as you were expecting. The final act of the Tom Holland-led video game adaptation sees several twists, turns, and sequel setups begin to take shape.

Throughout the final half an hour, names are dropped and revelations bubble to the surface. It comes so thick and fast that you may have a hard time keeping up. But we’re here to help map out the Uncharted ending, from *those* post-credits, to an in-depth exploration of certain characters’ motivations.

Spoilers inevitably follow but, to ensure we’re all on the same page, here’s a quick recap of the Uncharted ending.

The final act of Uncharted kicks into gear with Moncada (Antonio Banderas) giving a pep talk to his men aboard his cargo plane on the way to capture explorer Ferdinand Magellan’s gold in the Philippines. Unfortunately for him, that rallying cry is cut short by his henchwoman Braddock (Tati Gabrielle), who unceremoniously slits his throat. Braddock then takes control of the whole operation. Moncada’s men – being mercenaries, of course – are happy to go along with the new plan.

Fearing a double double-cross, Chloe (who was in league with Moncada) tries to escape. Unbeknownst to everyone, Sully and Nate have smuggled themselves onboard in the trunk of Monacada’s swanky red convertible.

Then, we finally catch up to the very first scene in the movie. Nate just about survives a hefty fall from the cargo plane, taking several of Moncada’s men on a one-way trip to a watery grave. Sully parachutes away, while Chloe drives Moncada’s car off the landing platform and rescues Nate.

The pair then retreat to a resort off the Banda sea. While Chloe sleeps, Nate figures out the coordinates of the Magellan gold. In a