‘The Vault’ Ending, Explained

What would summer be without a thrilling heist movie to keep us all on our toes? Netflix has what you need with their new movie The Vault, which is a must-watch for all fans of movies like Ocean’s 11 or Now You See Me. The movie takes place during the 2010 Spain World Cup, following a gang of whip-smart criminals who try and strike it rich while the blaring soccer games distract the nation. If you’re wondering what happens in that wild double-cross ending, we’ve got you covered.

Freddie Highmore stars in The Vault as Thom, a wildly smart college grad with no employment prospects. He’s recruited by a crew of criminals aiming to rob the Bank of Spain amidst the World Cup, with the hidden goal of finding a series of other spots to rob around the world. Sounds like a real wild ride, no?

We’ve got everything you need to know about the ending of The Vault — but proceed with caution, spoilers ahead.

What happens in the end of The Vault? The Vault ending, explained:

In the final scenes of The Vault, James turns out to be a double agent who threatens to turn in the criminals. He breaks away with what he believes are the actual coins — only for him to realize he’s been duped. They’ve double-crossed the double-crosser! Walter believed that James wasn’t who he said he was the entire time, and had Lorraine use her pickpocketing skills to swap out the real coins for fake ones. Walter and his crew now have the coins.

Walter uses the coins to show that the treasure hidden by Sir Francis Drake is somewhere within the Bank of London, showing that the entire heist was. a plan to locate a map to the best prize. So, there are more valuables out to steal — does that mean we’ll get a sequel?

Will there be a sequel to The Vault?

That’s unclear at the moment. But as fans of the Oceans franchise already know, these heist movies can spawn full-blown sagas of theft, mystery, and intrigue. We’ll keep you updated on the potential sequel to The Vault.

Is The Vault based on a true story?

Nope, it’s entirely a work of fiction. You may have seen the floodable vault in Netflix’s Money Heist — that’s real! But as far as we know, a heist like the one in The Vault has yet to occur.

Is The Vault streaming on Netflix? Where to watch The Vault:

Yep, The Vault is ready to stream on Netflix. Head on over to the platform to catch this new heist movie.

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