End of the world or The End of the World may refer to: * The end time in the

eschatology Eschatology (; ) concerns expectations of the end of Contemporary era, present age, human history, or the world itself. The end of the world or end times is predicted by several world religions (both Abrahamic religions, Abrahamic and non-Abrah ...

of various religions and mythologies *

Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction are genres of speculative fiction in which the Earth's (or another planet's) civilization is collapsing or has collapsed. The apocalypse event may be climatic, such as runaway climate change; astronom ...

, fiction that is concerned with the end of human civilization as we know it *

Global catastrophe scenarios Scenarios in which a global catastrophic risk creates harm have been widely discussed. Some sources of catastrophic risk are ''anthropogenic'' (caused by humans), such as global warming,IPCC (November 11, 2013): D. "Understanding the Climate Sys ...

resulting in the destruction of the planet, human extinction, or the end of human civilization

Art

* ''The End of the World'', commonly known as '' The Great Day of His Wrath'', an 1853 painting by John Martin * ''The End of the World'', a lost painting by Francesco Anelli

Books

*''The End of the World'', 1930 novel by

Geoffrey Dennis Geoffrey Pomeroy Dennis (20 January 1892 – 15 May 1963) was an English diplomat and writer who won the Hawthornden Prize in 1930 for ''The End of the World''. His ''Bloody Mary's'' (1934) is an autobiographical account of a young schoolboy i ...

, winner of the 1930 Hawthornden Prize * '' Skulduggery Pleasant: The End of the World'', a 2012 novella by Derek Landy

Films

* ''The End of the World'' (1916 film), a Danish film * ''End of the World'' (1931 film), based on ''Omega: The Last Days of the World'' * ''

Panic in Year Zero! ''Panic in Year Zero!'' is a 1962 American black-and-white survival science fiction film from American International Pictures. It was produced by Arnold Houghland and Lou Rusoff, directed by Ray Milland, who also stars with Jean Hagen, Frankie ...

'', a 1962 science fiction film also released under the title ''End of the World'' * ''End of the World'' (1977 film), a film starring Christopher Lee and Sue Lyon * ''The End of the World'' (1992 film), a Portuguese film *

The End of the World (video) The End of the World (also known as End of Ze World) is a Flash animated viral video created by Jason Windsor of Albino Blacksheep in 2003. A copy of the animation uploaded by Albino Blacksheep to YouTube in 2008 had approximately 14 million view ...

, a 2003 viral video * The working title of ''

This Is the End ''This Is the End'' is a 2013 American meta apocalyptic comedy film written, directed and produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg in their directorial debuts. It is a feature-length film adaptation of Rogen and Goldberg's short film '' Jay ...

'', a 2013 film * ''End of the World'', a 2013 film starring

Greg Grunberg Gregory Phillip Grunberg (born July 11, 1966) is an American film and television actor known for starring as Eric Weiss in the ABC series '' Alias'', Matt Parkman in the NBC series '' Heroes'', Temmin "Snap" Wexley in '' Star Wars: The Force ...

* ''End of the World'', a 2018 film written by

Michael Varrati Michael Varrati is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, columnist, and actor known primarily for his work within the horror genre and the world of TV movies. Outside of his film work, Varrati writes and speaks about pop culture and the horror ...

Television

* "The End of the World", a 1958 episode of ''Trackdown'' *"End of the World", a 1966 episode of ''

The Time Tunnel ''The Time Tunnel'' is an American color science-fiction television series written around a theme of time travel adventure; it starred James Darren and Robert Colbert. The show was creator-producer Irwin Allen's third science-fiction televisi ...

'' * "The End of the World" (''Doctor Who''), a 2005 episode of ''Doctor Who'' * "End of the World" (''Parks and Recreation''), a 2011 episode of ''Parks and Recreation'' * '' Category 7: The End of the World'', a 2005 television miniseries * "The End of the World", an episode of ''

Freddy's Nightmares ''Freddy's Nightmares'' (also known as ''A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Series'') is an American horror anthology television series that aired in syndication from October 8, 1988 until March 12, 1990. A spin-off from the ''A Nightmare on Elm ...

'' * ''The End of the World'' (audio drama), an audio drama spin-off of ''Doctor Who'' * ''The End of the World'' (TV series), a 2013 South Korean TV series directed by Ahn Pan-seok

Music

Bands

End of the World (band) Sekai no Owari (literally translated, "End of the World"; stylized in all caps) is a Japanese Pop music, pop band from Tokyo. The band was formed in 2005 and has four members: Nakajin, Fukase, Saori, and DJ Love. Since their debut, they have ...

, (also known as Sekai no Owari) a Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo in 2007

Albums

* ''End of the World'' (album), by Aphrodite's Child, 1968 * ''The End of the World'' (Adam and the Plants album), 2015 * ''The End of the World'' (Julie London album), 1963 * ''The End of the World'' (Mucc album), 2014 * ''End of the World'', an EP by

Alex Metric Alex Drury (born 31st December 1981), known professionally as Alex Metric, is a British musician, DJ and producer. At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, he won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording for producing the Silk City and Dua Lipa son ...

, 2011 * ''End of the World'', an EP by

Searows Alec Duckart (born March 2, 2000), known professionally as Searows, is an American singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon. Early life Duckart was born in Lexington, Kentucky, but he was raised in Portland, Oregon, where he currently resides. O ...

, 2023

Songs

* "End of the World" (Ash song), 2007 * "End of the World" (Miley Cyrus song), 2025 * "The End of the World" (Skeeter Davis song), 1962 * "The End of the World" (The Cure song), 2004 * "End of the World", a 1978 song from '' Change of Heart'' by Eric Carmen *"

It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) "It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" is a song by American Rock music, rock band R.E.M., which first appeared on their 1987 album, ''Document (album), Document''. It was released as the album's second music single, single ...

", a 1987 song by R.E.M. *"To the End of the World", a song on the 1995 Pat Metheny Group album ''

We Live Here ''We Live Here'' is a studio album by the Pat Metheny Group. It won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 1996. The DVD was recorded at Gotanda U-Port Hall, Tokyo, Japan, in October 1995. Track listing Personnel * Pat Methe ...

'' * "End of the World", a 2014 song from ''

Sound of Change ''Sound of Change'' is the fourth studio album by reggae/rock/rap hybrid band the Dirty Heads Dirty Heads is an American reggae rock band from Huntington Beach, California. Their debut album, '' Any Port in a Storm'', was released on Septemb ...

'' by The Dirty Heads * "The End of the World", a song by Angela from ''Sora no Koe'' * "End of the World", a 2007 song from ''

Smile for Them ''Smile for Them'' is the third studio album by American rock band Armor for Sleep, released on October 30, 2007 through Sire Records. Shortly after the release of their second studio album '' What to Do When You Are Dead'' (2005), the band were ...

'' by Armor for Sleep and the soundtrack for ''Transformers'' * "End of the World", a 2011 bonus track on the German deluxe edition of ''

Panic of Girls ''Panic of Girls'' is the ninth studio album by the American rock band Blondie. It was the band's first album of new material in nearly 8 years, since 2003's '' The Curse of Blondie''. The album was first released digitally on May 30, 2011, fol ...

'' by Blondie * "End of the World", 2007 song by Blackfield from ''

Blackfield II ''Blackfield II'' is the second studio album by the collaborative musical project Blackfield, consisting of English musician Steven Wilson and Israeli musician Aviv Geffen. It was recorded in Tel Aviv and London and released on 13 February 200 ...

'' * "End of the World", a song by the

Clubber Lang Band The Clubber Lang Band is an indie-rock band based in Bergen, Norway. The band consists of four members, Anders Johannessen - Vocals, Øystein Hagen - Guitar, Anders Dahle - Bass and Halvor Dahle - Drums, all graduates of the Norwegian School of Ec ...

* "End of the World", a song from ''

13 Ways to Bleed on Stage ''13 Ways to Bleed on Stage'' is the second studio album by American Rock music, rock band Cold (band), Cold, released on September 12, 2000. With four popular singles, it gained substantial commercial success, achieving Music recording sales ce ...

'' by Cold * "End of the World", a 2009 song from ''

Out of Ashes ''Out of Ashes'' is the only studio album by American rock band Dead by Sunrise, which consisted of Linkin Park lead vocalist Chester Bennington and Amir Derakh, Ryan Shuck, Anthony 'Fu' Valcic, Brandon Belsky, and Elias Andra of Julien-K. It wa ...

'' by Dead by Sunrise * "The End of the World", a 2004 song from '' Master of the Moon'' by Dio * "The End Of The World", a 2012 song from '' Christmas Ain't About Me'' by The Doubleclicks * "End of the World", a 1997 song from ''

Play Play most commonly refers to: * Play (activity), an activity done for enjoyment * Play (theatre), a work of drama Play may refer also to: Computers and technology * Google Play, a digital content service * Play Framework, a Java framework * P ...

'' by Great Big Sea * "End of the World", a 2000 song from ''

Duty A duty (from "due" meaning "that which is owing"; , past participle of ; , whence "debt") is a commitment or expectation to perform some action in general or if certain circumstances arise. A duty may arise from a system of ethics or morality, e ...

'' by Ayumi Hamasaki * "End of the World", a 2003 song from '' Modern Artillery'' by the Living End * "End of the World", a 2010 song from ''

Above the Noise ''Above the Noise'' is the fifth studio album from English pop rock band McFly. The album was released on 15 November 2010. The album spawned three singles: " Party Girl", which was released on 6 September; " Shine a Light", which was release ...

'' by McFly * "End of the World", a 2012 song from ''

Human Again ''Human Again'' is the fourth studio album by the American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The album was released on January 24, 2012, by RED Distribution, Cabin 24 Records and Mom + Pop Music. The first single from the album, "Ghost", was r ...

'' by Ingrid Michaelson * "End of the World", a 1982 song from '' Corridors of Power'' by Gary Moore * "End of the World", a 2013 song from '' Picture Show'' by Neon Trees and Damon Albarn * "End of the World", a 2008 song from '' When Angels & Serpents Dance'' by P.O.D. * "The End of the World", a 1990 song from ''

Behaviour Behavior (American English) or behaviour (British English) is the range of actions of Individual, individuals, organisms, systems or Artificial intelligence, artificial entities in some environment. These systems can include other systems or or ...

'' by the Pet Shop Boys * "End of the World", a 2005 song from ''

Anxiety Anxiety is an emotion characterised by an unpleasant state of inner wikt:turmoil, turmoil and includes feelings of dread over Anticipation, anticipated events. Anxiety is different from fear in that fear is defined as the emotional response ...

'' by Smile Empty Soul * "End of the World", a 1995 song by Waltons from their 1995 album ''Cock's Crow'' *"End of the World", a 2011 song by

and

Charli XCX Charlotte Emma Aitchison (born 2 August 1992), known professionally as Charli XCX, is a British singer and songwriter. She began posting songs on Myspace in 2008 before entering the London rave scene. Signing a recording contract with Asylum Re ...

*"End of the World", a 2023 song by Tom MacDonald and

John Rich John Rich (born January 7, 1974) is an American country music singer-songwriter. From 1992 to 1998, he was a member of the country band Lonestar, in which he played bass guitar and alternated with Richie McDonald as lead vocalist. After depa ...

Intro (End of the World) "Intro (End of the World)" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ariana Grande and the opening track from her seventh studio album, ''Eternal Sunshine (album), Eternal Sunshine'' (2024). She wrote and produced it with Shintaro Yasuda, Nick Le ...

", a 2024 song by

Ariana Grande Ariana Grande-Butera ( ; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Regarded as a pop icon and an influential figure in popular music, Grande is known for her four-octave vocal range, which extends into the whistle re ...

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