Chaos Walking

The ending of Chaos Walking reveals that Viola’s attempt to send a distress signal was successful, but not without consequences. She manages to activate an old ship’s communication device, reaching out to her fleet and warning them about David Prentiss’ malicious plans to use the native aliens and capture control of the planet. While Viola and Todd are fighting to escape, David attempts to capture her, but she fights back and pushes him off the ground, killing him in the process.

With David gone, Viola and Todd gain hope that they can start anew. Todd, however, discovers that Viola hasn’t left the planet as she initially intended. Instead, she is hopeful about building a better life there. The arrival of a second wave of settlers hints that the chaos and the ‘noise’ might become an inevitable part of life on this new world, suggesting a future where chaos and the ‘noise’ are the new normal. The story implies that humanity’s struggle isn’t just about surviving in this new environment but also about confronting the darker aspects of human nature, symbolized by David’s cruelty and the chaos that seems to continue even after the climax. Ultimately, the ending leaves us with a sense of unresolved uncertainty—while the immediate threat of David is gone, the future of earth’s new colony remains uncertain, with noise and chaos still looming over them.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 09:00