'Spaceman' Ending Explained: Jakub Procházka and his extraterrestrial spider friend Hanuš enter Chopra cloud

Netflix's latest movie, 'Spaceman' delves into the life of a spaceman as he navigates his life while living alone in space
UPDATED MAR 1, 2024
A still from 'Spaceman' (@Netflix)
A still from 'Spaceman' (@Netflix)

Spoilers for 'Spaceman' on Netflix

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC: Netflix's latest science fiction movie, 'Spaceman,' is based on the 2017 book by Jaroslav Kalfa, titled 'Spaceman of Bohemia.' 

The film, starring Hollywood royalty Adam Sandler as the protagonist, also had a limited theatrical release on Friday, February 23. 

The movie delves into the life of an astronaut, Jakub Procházka (Adam Sandler), who is sent to explore a cloud of dust and particles.

His focus wavers as he struggles to connect with his wife, Lenka Procházka (Carey Mulligan). However, he soon discovers optimism as he converses with an enigmatic extraterrestrial spider Hanuš (Paul Dano). 

Jakub Procházka apologised to Lenka Procházka

Carey Mulligan as Lenka Procházka in 'Spaceman' (@Netflix)
Carey Mulligan as Lenka Procházka in 'Spaceman' (@Netflix)

Throughout the movie, it was apparent that the marriage of Jakub and his wife Lenka appeared to be on the verge of dissolution. 

However, Jakub quickly realizes his mistake and persuades Peter (Kunal Nayyar) to speak to Lenka over the phone. Lenka, initially disinterested, burst into tears upon hearing her husband apologize for his inattentive and selfish attitude towards her.

The spaceman admits to his wife that he wishes to return home and that Lenka is the only thing that matters to him now.

Jakub Procházka bids an emotional goodbye to Hanuš

A still from 'Spaceman' (@Netflix)
A still from 'Spaceman' (@Netflix)

Soon, the time for deploying the FERDA machine to collect the dust particles from the Chopra cloud arrives. Amid the deployment, Jakub loses contact with Earth, and his ship sustains critical damage.

The astronaut becomes anxious upon witnessing Hanuš's rapidly declining health and quickly chases after him as he flees the ship.

Jakub manages to get a hold of Hanuš, and the spider praises his efforts to save him. However, Hanuš cautions him that he will ultimately die when Gorompeds eats his flesh away. 

The alien leads him to a wormhole-like, perpetual spin in the middle of the Chopra cloud. Inside, Jakub undergoes his cosmic explosion, a synthesis of his past, present, and future that Hanuš refers to as 'the vibration of all time.'

Sensing his friend's deteriorating health, Jakub asks him to stay by his side However, Hanuš informs him that he is nearing the end of his life and requests his departure.

The spaceman finally bid an emotional goodbye to his cherished eight-legged friend. Back on Earth, Lenka gazed at the same cloud as Jakub. Simultaneously, the couple called out each other's names, symbolizing their bond.

Ultimately, it was determined that Jakub was rescued up by South Koreans, where he calls his wife and the couple reconciles.

'Spaceman' is now streaming on Netflix.

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