Nearly 30 years after the original Twister, Twisters brings audiences back to Oklahoma, where an outbreak of deadly tornadoes wreaks havoc. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung and featuring a star-studded cast, the film follows Kate, a scientist who develops a formula to disrupt tornadoes. By the film’s climax, she successfully deploys her formula, preventing further devastation. The movie ends with Kate reconsidering her return to New York as she, Tyler, and Javi decide to continue their research together.
Initially planning to return to New York, Kate changes her mind and chooses to stay in Oklahoma. Instead of heading back to a conventional career, she decides to collaborate with Tyler and Javi to further develop her tornado disruption technology. The film’s credit scenes reveal their growing influence in the meteorology world as they become leading figures in storm prevention.
Kate’s formula relies on silver iodine to stimulate rain production, followed by sodium polyacrylate to absorb moisture, cooling the system and cutting off the tornado’s fuel source. Initially, her method failed due to an unexpected F5 tornado, but improvements in technology allowed her to predict and counteract storms more effectively. Her success marks a breakthrough in tornado mitigation.
Twisters (Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures)Romance Science and Sacrifice Shape Twisters’ Story and Future Sequel Potential
Throughout Twisters, Kate and Tyler share a flirtatious dynamic, hinting at a potential romance. Though they do not kiss, their final interaction at the airport suggests a deepening connection. Kate’s request for Tyler to “chase” if he feels something implies a romantic pursuit, which he immediately acts upon, reinforcing their growing bond.
Javi, who initially joined Storm Par out of guilt over his friends’ deaths, realizes he is not making a meaningful impact. Recognizing that the company profits from disaster rather than preventing it, he decides to leave. Encouraged by Kate’s success, he commits himself to tornado disruption research, aligning with Kate and Tyler to make a genuine difference.
The film sees several characters lose their lives, including Addy, Jeb, Praveen, and Cody. Their deaths underscore the peril of storm chasing and motivate the protagonists to develop better ways to counteract tornadoes.
Though a sequel has not been confirmed, Twisters leaves room for continuation. With Kate, Tyler, and Javi forming a business partnership, future installments could explore the challenges of their research, the conflict between corporate and independent storm chasers, and the evolution of Kate and Tyler’s relationship. The lingering threat of more powerful tornadoes also provides a premise for another film.
Twisters (Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures)Science Over Sensation Prioritizing Research Ethics and Unspoken Romance in Twisters
The film emphasizes science’s role in disaster prevention over corporate greed. While Tyler initially pursued storm chasing for excitement and fame, he and Javi ultimately recognize the importance of research-driven solutions. Their shift in perspective aligns with Kate’s mission to use science for the greater good.
Chung defended the choice to omit a final kiss between Tyler and Kate, believing it would overshadow Kate’s scientific achievements. While an alternate ending with a kiss was filmed, he felt the final version better conveyed Kate’s priorities. He suggested that audiences could assume a future romantic development without needing explicit confirmation.
Many viewers were disappointed by the lack of a kiss, feeling it undermined the film’s romantic tension. Critics argued that while the ending was still impactful, it missed the opportunity for a satisfying emotional payoff. The leaked alternate ending featuring the kiss further fueled debate, with some believing its omission weakened the film’s conclusion. Despite this, Twisters was well-received overall and praised as a thrilling and engaging sequel.
