Even though we’ve been given an end date and been reassured of an overall plan—is it possible we’ll see life on Lost beyond 2010?

In a recent interview with MTV, executive producer J.J. Abrams admitted that while a theatrical version of the ABC show is unlikely, the possibility is there. Ironically, the program’s co-creator said the predetermined finale is the reason why there could be more story left to tell.

As things stand right now, fans are prepping to say goodbye to the passengers of Oceanic Flight 815 after two more seasons. Had the writers been forced to create episodes indefinitely, the tired storylines could have made a big screen jump pointless.