Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the EndPrime Video's recent exciting zombie movie that follows main character Manel as he attempts to reunite with his family after realizing that a virus has caused people to turn into violent zombies. Mourning the loss of his wife, Manel lives an isolated life until he realizes that he will be unable to evacuate with his family to the Canary Islands, and he becomes willing to do anything possible to reach them without contracting the deadly virus.

One of Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End's unusual main characters is Manel's cat, Lúculo, who is surprisingly important to the movie. Because Manel is separated from his family, his cat is effectively the closest companion that he has throughout his journey. Lúculo's presence reminds Manel that he is not alone, and that he is focused on reaching his destination for both of their safety. However, in Manel's attempt to reach his family in the Canary Islands, the movie leaves uncertainty about Manel's future, by extension leaving viewers wondering what becomes of Lúculo at the film's conclusion.

Manel's Cat Doesn't Die In Apocalypse Z: The Beginning Of The End

Manel's Cat Keeps Him Company Through The Apocalypse

Throughout the movie, Manel faces not only the zombies but also living people who hope to gain power through the situation, until he eventually finds a kind group of survivors hiding in a hospital. In the final zombie confrontation, the group escapes to a helicopter, but it is never explicitly shown whether Lúculo is put in the helicopter with them. However, luckily for animal lovers in the audience, Manel's cat survives through the ending of Apocalypse Z.

Though audiences do not see Lúculo being carried into the helicopter, as the survivors fly toward the Canary Islands, one woman in the group from the hospital can be seen holding Lúculo in her lap, definitively showing that he survived the movie's events. Even better, Manel and Lúculo seem to have found a new family group that can help take care of each other.

How Manel & His Cat Survive In Apocalypse Z

The Duo Evade Zombie Attacks And Fights With Rival Survivors

Throughout the film, Manel is resourceful at finding supplies and quick at avoiding zombies, ensuring his continued survival. As he attempts to make his way to the marina to get a boat to the Canary Islands, Manel rides a dirt bike with Lúculo's cage strapped to the back, and he later carries Lúculo off a boat and through a hospital. Even while working with other people throughout the movie, Manel carries Lúculo with him everywhere, ensuring the cat's safety at all times.

while Manel and his cat do survive the events of the movie, the final scene of Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End creates uncertainty about their safety in the future

Animal companions in films often become fan favorites, and Apocalypse Z's audiences can rest easy knowing that Lúculo will continue to be Manel's best friend. However, while Manel and his cat do survive the events of the movie, the final scene of Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End creates uncertainty about their safety in the future, and opens up the possibility of a sequel that will continue to explore their journey.