When MTV’sTeen Wolfconcluded in 2017, the series left things hanging with an open ending. Although the central storyline had been dealt with,Teen Wolfleft open the possibility of a future war.The series finale, “The Wolves of War,“revealed that the McCall Pack had extended and planned to find, save, and teach newly turned werewolves. AlthoughTeen Wolfnever ends the war itself, the series creates an element of mystery with the understanding that the journey will continue off-screen. With theTeen Wolfrevival moviecoming up, there is a chance to answer some of those questions while potentially presenting a brand-new story.
It has been a few years sinceTeen Wolfaired its finale, so a time jump in the show’s universe would not be a surprise either. But is the McCall Pack still in a similar war when the revival film picks up? Are they facing a brand-new threat? Given the news that has already been released regarding the revival, theTeen Wolfmovie needs to answer essential questions or tackle certain storylines. Consideringthe number of returns to the movie,Teen Wolfwill have a vital number of its characters coming back. But will theTeen Wolfrevival film live up to expectations?
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What Happened to the McCall Pack Post-Finale
“The Wolves of War” suggested that everyone would continue with the plan to find and save newly turned werewolves. However, that does not mean that is what the pack is up to when the movie begins. What happened to the group in the meantime? Did Stiles continue working with the FBI? What career path did Lydia find herself following? Did Scott become a vet? Did anyone return to Beacon Hills following the finale?Given the show’s open ending, there were many paths the characters could have taken after the credits rolled. While Jackson and Ethan went back to London, they seemed to be a part of the pack, deciding to work from a distance. Did they all stay together? Did they grow apart?
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Where is Stiles?
WhenDylan O’Brien confirmed he was not going to reprise his roleas Stiles inTeen Wolf, it shocked the fan base. Stiles had been a vital part of the story. In addition to his critical storylines, Stiles was Scott’s best friend. Stiles and Scott rarely fought and always stayed at each other’s side. But, if Dylan O’Brien is not returning, then what excuse will the movie come up with for his absence? Stiles' absence also raises questions about the results of Stiles and Lydia’s romance. Are Stiles and Lydia still together, but Stiles is off-screen doing something else? What is so essential Stiles can not be there for the pack? Considering Stiles always did his best to be there for Scott and Lydia when he could, as well as being a fan favorite, his absence will certainly be felt in the revival. Stiles was a central and critical character, so his absence will not be taken lightly, andTeen Wolfneeds to be sure to explain why he is missing.
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What Brings Everyone Back Together?
Depending on the timeline, how long will the movie say it has been since the series finale? Has the pack continued to be a unit over time, or had they slowly lost touch if threats decreased? What new threat brings everyone back to face it? Is it another wolf pack or a new supernatural creature? Scott, Lydia, and their friends were always ready to fight against whatever threat was attacking their home. However,Teen Wolf’srevivalalso needs to justify its existence. Whatever they are facing must be significant and impact their lives. Otherwise, while it may be entertaining to reenter theTeen Wolfstory and favorite characters, the movie risks the chance of feeling like it did not need to exist in the first place.
A New Conclusion
ConsideringTeen Wolfgave its characters an open ending, it would not be entirely surprising if the movie does as well. However, there should be some definitive conclusion considering this is a movie rather than a revival show. With less time to tell a whole story,Teen Wolfneeds tocreate new endings for its main charactersor place them on a journey that shows how much they have grown and changed over time. For the most part, Teen Wolf created a happier ending without killing any of its central characters in the series finale. The movie has to acknowledge the finale’s ends, explain what has happened since, and develop those conclusions, creating just as feasible finishes for everyone again.
