Whistle’s Post-Credits Scene Twist & Sequel Setup Explained By Director And Star

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Be warned – this article contains major spoilers for the show Whistle! While the main characters made it through the frightening events triggered by the mysterious sound, the scene after the credits hints that several other characters are now in grave danger.

Directed by Corin Hardy (known for The Nun), the movie follows Chrys Willet, played by Dafne Keen (Deadpool & Wolverine), a shy teen who starts at a new school and quickly befriends a group of outcasts. When they find an old Aztec whistle said to summon spirits, they soon realize it actually brings forth visions of their own deaths, which begin to hunt them. The friends must then figure out how to stop the terrifying premonitions from becoming reality.

Before the release of the film Whistle, Liam Crowley from ScreenRant spoke with director Corin Hardy and star Sophie Nélisse. When asked about the post-credits scene – which shows a new student blowing a whistle to a crowded auditorium – Hardy admitted they couldn’t resist hinting at a larger sequel.

Hardy explained that whether the danger extends to everyone watching “depends on your interpretation.” He also shared that the post-credits scene was originally intended to happen in the school cafeteria, but he changed it because he wanted as many people as possible to be affected.

I found it amusing to think about what would happen immediately after the events of the story. Knowing the backstory and that 400 people are affected, that could be a compelling film on its own. There’s a lot more to explore within the mythology, and we’d love the opportunity to continue telling stories set in this world.

Nélisse shared her enthusiasm for the potential Whistle sequel hinted at after the credits, especially because she believes her character and Keen’s will be able to help even more people now that Chrys and Ellie made it through the first adventure. She did admit, though, that they’ll be facing “a lot of pressure” going forward. Hardy then jokingly shared a detail about a scene that didn’t make the final cut, involving Nélisse’s character.

Corin Hardy explained that there was a scene cut from the film where Ellie takes two sets of earplugs and puts them in her ears.

I was completely gripped by the ending of the Whistle storyline! It was terrifying to see everyone fall victim to the curse after that whistle was blown at the party, leaving only Chrys and Ellie alive. It reminded me so much of those Final Destination movies – their only chance to avoid their fate seemed to be… well, dying and coming back! It was incredibly close, especially when Ellie had to perform mouth-to-mouth on Chrys after she drowned. And the way the curse then transferred to Noah after he shot Ellie and touched her blood? Absolutely wild and a brilliant twist!

Even though Chrys and Ellie finally get together, the story ends on a worrying note. Mikayla Kong’s character, Asha, is now secretly holding the dangerous death whistle, which she’s hidden in her locker. In a scene after the credits, Asha prepares to play the school anthem on her violin for a packed auditorium, but instead, she unexpectedly pulls out the whistle and blows it, leaving Chrys and Ellie helpless to intervene from the audience.

If a sequel to Whistle happens, there are several directions the story could take. The most straightforward would be to show what happens after so many high school students are cursed by the whistle, focusing on Chrys and Ellie trying to help everyone else survive, just as they did themselves. Because they lived when similar characters in franchises like Final Destination or Smile usually don’t, it would be a fresh take on the typical curse storyline.

I keep thinking about the possibilities beyond the main story of Whistle. Hardy and writer Owen Egerton could really expand this world. A prequel diving into the history of that mysterious whistle would be fascinating, or maybe a sequel following someone after being affected by the curse, desperately trying to pass it on and finally break free. Honestly, there are so many directions they could take a new film, and I’d be eager to see them explore them.

Whether or not “Whistle” gets a sequel largely depends on how well the movie performs, as Hardy points out. It’s opening with a limited release in 1,200 theaters over the Super Bowl weekend, and initial estimates predict it will earn just a few million dollars – which isn’t necessarily a bad start. However, with a 60% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the film will need strong positive reviews and recommendations from viewers to gain momentum, especially when competing with “Scream 7.” Also, the team behind “Whistle” hasn’t made a sequel to any of their previous films, so it’s hard to say how much money the movie needs to earn to justify a follow-up.

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2026-02-07 08:09