Will the universe expand forever or end on the big crunch?

Current scientific consensus suggests that the universe will continue to expand indefinitely rather than ending in a Big Crunch. Observations indicate that the expansion is accelerating, likely due to dark energy. While various theories exist about the ultimate fate of the universe, including scenariOS like the Big Freeze or heat death, a Big Crunch seems less likely based on current evidence. Thus, it appears the universe is on a path of eternal expansion.