Even if you’re not among the hordes of Harry Potter fans, you’re probably aware of the movie series’ impending finale thanks to the protracted promotional campaign warning you of said ending in HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS: PART 2.
Here are four more examples, complete with familiar embers, wand-sniffing villain and large-font guarantee of conclusion.
The synopsis of the really-mean-it last movie: “In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.”