Netflix's 'Carry-On' Ending, Explained: How Does Ethan Save the Day?

Story by Amanda Rozenboom

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Netflix's explosive holiday hit 'Carry-On' packs a punch as the fate of the world hangs in the balance of one man's daring mission.

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In a shocking twist, Ethan, the film's reluctant hero, is revealed to be a former CIA agent tasked with preventing a catastrophic attack on New York City.
Director Jada Pinkett-Smith makes her mark, delivering intense action sequences and emotional depth that have critics raving 'Carry-On' as a must-see holiday blockbuster.

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Ethan, Jada Pinkett-Smith, CIA, Carry-On