The End

The End is a stop-motion animated comedy and drama about a group of creatures in a modern airport. As they wait for their flights, the characters face the arrival of an inevitable apocalypse. The story blends mystery with dark humor to explore the experience of waiting for the end of the world in a transit hub.

This sixteen-minute short film was directed by Niki Lindroth von Bahr, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jen Silverman. It follows the director's previous works, The Burden from 2017 and The House from 2022. The production was a collaboration between companies from Denmark, France, and Sweden, including Les Valseurs, Malade, and Wired Fly. The film features a voice cast that includes Noomi Rapace, Alexander Skarsgård, Anna Mouglalis, Arja Saijonmaa, Denis Lavant, and Kevin Rowland. It was released on May 22, 2026.