Hancock

‘s ending may have left some viewers yearning for the story to continue, and it seems like that could be the case after Will Smith teased an update for Hancock 2. Hancock was released in 2008, alongside some major superhero films such as Iron Man, and The Dark Knight, which potentially overshadowed the smaller project. However, that didn’t stop the movie from having an incredibly successful run of its own, racking up an impressive $629 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo).

However, while all three films left the door open for more stories to be told, and Iron Man launched the most expansive franchise in film history, Hancock’s story has yet to be continued after more than 17 years later. Despite this, there appears to be some degree of movement on a Hancock 2 project after Will Smith teased information about the pre-production (via ᴅᴇᴀᴅline). So, in order to get back up to date on the story, and dive into what happens at the end of Hancock, these are the biggest questions left at the end of the film answered.

Hancock’s Decision Explained: Why Did Hancock Fly Away From The Hospital?

Hancock Had Good Reasons To Make A Quick Exit

In the final scenes of the movie, Hancock faces off against his arch-nemesis, Parker, played by the talented Eddie Marsan. Despite having superpowers, the battle is a real challenge for Hancock, and he barely survives Parker’s attacks, but just before a potentially fatal attack, his friend Ray steps in and kills Parker.

With serious injuries to both Hancock and Mary, Hancock began creating distance between the two. He leaps away, trying hard to fly, but his powers are limited. However, as he gets further away from Mary, his powers begin to increase, and Mary’s own powers begin the healing process. Hancock literally ran away to save Mary’s life, and ensure that she would be able to have a future with Ray.

Why Hancock Puts The Suit Back On

Hancock Embraces His Status As A Hero

Hancock struggled to embrace his responsibilities as a hero throughout the film. While he recognized he could do a lot to stop crime and help those in need, his anger at the world, and lack of any memories before waking up alone in a hospital 80 years earlier made him a less-than-stellar superhero. He spent most of his time drinking, and recklessly saving people with no regard for other damage he caused.

However, Ray’s whole object of working with Hancock was an effort to help him increase his rapport with the public, and actually become a hero people loved and adored. Through their friendship, Hancock began to have hope, he began to love the city of Los Angeles, and he believed in himself. As a result, he was willing to wear the supersuit, and embrace his new-found purpose as a hero.

Why Hancock And Mary Go Their Separate Ways

Hancock & Mary Were Soulmates For 3,000 Years

The complicated relationship between John Hancock and Mary Embrey, the wife of his new friend Ray, actually went back a long time. 3,000 years to be precise. As it turns out, Mary and Hancock are both members of the same species, and they have lived for a very long time. And at this time, the pair were together, because they were soulmates who were previously married.

However, their kind have a significant weakness that occurs when they are near one another; they lose their superpowers. The rest of their kind paired up and died long ago, leaving Mary and Hancock as the last of their kind. However, Mary has built a new life with Ray, and, despite sharing a connection, they both have more to live for, which means they need to live apart. However, since both are immortal at a distance, it’s likely their paths will cross again in the future.

How Hancock Changed Ray’s Life At The End

Hancock Wanted To Say Thank You To His New Friend

Although Hancock and Ray developed a genuine friendship, and that friendship was made somewhat more complex by both being married to the same woman, there was no ill will towards each other. Ray is the man who helped Hancock get back on his feet, and embrace his opportunity to help others and be a hero. And in an effort to repay his kindness, Hancock made a grand gesture of his own.

Hancock engraved Ray’s company logo on the face of the moon. Allheart Marketing is the agency that Ray runs, and before meeting Hancock, he was struggling to keep his head above water. As the rep for Hancock, and the person who transformed him from slacker to super, Ray likely got a lot more attention after Hancock became such a powerful case study. However, putting his logo on the moon may have been an extreme step that caused others to be less impressed, but Ray loved it.

What Hancock’s Ending Really Means

Hancock’s Ending Covers A Lot Of Ground

The entire movie is a story of growth, hope, and transformation. Hancock was a ᴅᴇᴀᴅbeat superman, who chose to spend all of his time drinking and zooming around, causing chaos. But by the end of the movie, Hancock is a genuine hero. This is displayed in the mid-credits scene, when Hancock flies into the middle of a fray between a criminal and the police. Hancock encourages the police to lower their weapons, and trusting the hero standing in front of them, they do exactly that.

However, when the criminal begins insulting Hancock, he gets a wry smile on his face, which hints that not everything has changed for Hancock. He may be a hero who cleaned up his act, but he’s likely going to have a good time, making this the worst day for the brazen thief. This shows Hancock has changed and grown, but at the heart of it all, he’s still the same person at his core.

How Hancock’s Ending Sets Up A Sequel

Hancock Has More Story To Tell

Hancock does several things to set up a sequel, with multiple mysteries left unanswered. Hancock does not have all of his memories back, which means that, despite being 3,000 years old, his entire recollection is just 80 years. There is also the fallout over his stunt with the moon, and the possibility of a future where he reconnects with his soulmate, Mary.

While Hancock glimpsed a turning point in Hancock’s career as a hero, it left a lot on the table for what comes next. And with Will Smith’s suggesting that there will be a future for the series, there are plenty of ways to go with the story. Mary and Hancock thought they were the only ones of their kind remaining, but they could meet more. Hancock could face a threat that is bigger than just LA, or the story could be set in a completely different time period. All of these possibilities could stem from Hancock’s ending.