Austin Butler’s Caught Stealing Ending, Post-Credits Scene Revealed

Austin Butler is taking fans back to the ‘90s in his new film Caught Stealing.

The Darren Aronofsky-directed movie hit theaters on Friday, August 29, and features a screenplay from Charlie Huston, who authored the book series of the same name. The story follows Hank (Butler), a baseball prodigy turned bartender who finds himself in hot water when his punk rock neighbor Russ (Matt Smith) asks him to watch his cat, Bud, for a few days. What transpires is a series of events that land Hank in the middle of a slew of gangsters who are determined to take him down.

“As far as what scared me, this is different from anything that I’ve been doing recently,” Butler told USA Today in an August 2025 interview. “In my previous few films, I’ve been exploring characters who are quite different from me, physically and vocally. I could immerse myself in this different skin.”

Warning: Spoilers for Caught Stealing. 

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After a few near-fatal injuries, a lost kidney and the murder of his girlfriend, Yvonne (Zoë Kravitz), Hank ends up on the run from two Orthodox Jewish gangsters, played by Leiv Schreiber and Vincent D’Onofrio.

Does Hank make it out alive? Keep scrolling for the ending of Caught Stealing, explained:

Does ‘Caught Stealing’ Have an End Credits Scene?

This may not be a Marvel movie, but sticking around in the theater will pay off here, too. Yes, Caught Stealing does contain a post-credits scene.

The surprise moment features a shocking cameo from Laura Dern, whose voice is heard throughout the film but face is never seen. The post-credits scene, however, shows her receiving a large package containing $4 million dollars sent from her son. Although it initially is teased that she won’t make a cameo, Dern eventually pops into frame shocked by the package, uttering a simple, “F***.”

A second scene features Bud the Cat sitting on the beach.

What Happens at the End of ‘Caught Stealing’?

While on the run from gangsters, Hank meets drug kingpin Colorado (Bad Bunny) who reveals that Hank’s alleged ally throughout the film, Detective Roman (Regina King), is actually a dirty cop who is trying to pay off her debt to Russian mobsters. When Hank meets back up with Russ, the pair set off on a quest across NYC to clear Hank’s name. Russ then reveals he wants to keep the money they’ve acquired ($4 million) for himself and tries to escape.

Russ ultimately ends up dying from a head injury and Hank develops a new plan: become Russ. He shaves his head and adopts Russ’ edgy style before disappearing to Mexico with Russ’ passport and his cat. The film ends with Hank seemingly escaping danger, enjoying a drink by the bar.

Does ‘Caught Stealing’ Set Up a Sequel?

Yes. Considering the movie is based off of a series of novels, there’s definitely more to the story — especially with Hank escaping to Mexico by the end of the film. The first sequel novel, Six Bad Things, catches back up with Hank as he attempts to remain incognito in South America, but soon discovers that the Russian mafia want their  money back and are willing to hurt his family to get it. Hank ends up trying to find his way back to California to protect his loved ones, coming in contact with a new array of colorful strangers along the way.

The third book, A Dangerous Man, sees Hank receiving an assignment from the Russian mafia that includes watching over an up-and-coming baseball player, taking Hank back to New York City where it all began.