FAN THEORY

10 of the Wildest ‘House of the Dragon’ Fan Theories We Know (So Far)

Discover some of the most fascinating fan theories for season 3 and beyond of Max’s hit fantasy series, ‘House of the Dragon.’

Paintings like ‘The Scream,’ ‘Starry Night,’ and ‘Mona Lisa’ have been subject to some interesting interpretations.

8 Interesting Interpretations of Famous Artworks

It’s no surprise that paintings like ‘The Scream,’ ‘The Starry Night,’ and ‘Mona Lisa’ have been subject to myriad interpretations over the years—some more bizarre than others.

10 Interpretations of Shakespeare’s Works

These theories about The Bard’s works range from the almost believable to the the utterly outlandish.

Carl isn't his father—but someone else in the film might be.

Who Is Russell’s Dad in ‘Up’? This Fan Theory Might Have Figured It Out

Was Russell’s dad actually in Pixar’s “Up” all along? This interesting fan theory says yes.

Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, and Matthew Perry in ‘Friends.’

10 Intriguing ‘Friends’ Fan Theories

Did 'Friends' actually take place in a psych ward? Was it just one long promotion for Starbucks? Here are all the wildest 'Friends' fan theories.

Is Mr. Bean An Alien? One Popular Fan Theory Says Yes

More than 30 years after the world was first introduced to Mr. Bean, some fans are wondering if they know this delightful oddball at all.

How ‘The Simpsons’ Debunks Its Own Fan Theories

‘The Simpsons’ writers are not shy about using the show to shut down some of the very ridiculous fan theories viewers have floated.

‘Beetlejuice’ Fan Theory Gives the Movie a Dark Spin

Were the Maitlands murdered at the beginning of ‘Beetlejuice’? One fan theory says yes.

The Pixar Theory—Explained

To infinity ... and further.

A still from 'The Blair Witch Project' (1999).

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Fan Theory Makes the Movie Even More Sinister

A compelling theory about 'The Blair Witch Project' offers an opportunity to watch the movie in a whole new—but equally terrifying—way.

10 Bizarre ‘The Sopranos’ Fan Theories

‘The Sopranos’ featured one of the most divisive series finales of all time—and various fan theories have only made it more complicated.

Willy Wonka and the Oompa-Loompas: Merry band of chocolatiers, or dastardly criminals?

Was Willy Wonka a Stone-Cold Serial Killer? One Wild Fan Theory Says Yes

Willy Wonka is undoubtedly an eccentric man. But could he and his band of Oompa-Loompas be hiding a homicidal secret?

How Did The McCallisters Afford That Palatial House In ‘Home Alone’?

What do Kevin McCallister’s parents do for a living to afford the family such a lavish lifestyle?

Brian Baumgartner at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2018.

An Unaired Storyline From ‘The Office’ Complicates a Popular Fan Theory About Kevin

A popular fan theory about ‘The Office’ is that Kevin is a secret genius. But is he?

Skeet Ulrich, Jamie Kennedy, and Matthew Lillard in 'Scream' (1996).

‘Scream’ Writer Kevin Williamson Has Finally Debunked a Popular Stu Macher Fan Theory

An Easter Egg in 1997’s ‘Scream 2’ gave some fans hope that Matthew Lillard’s character is alive and well.

Millie Bobby Brown in 'Stranger Things.'

10 Eerie 'Stranger Things' Fan Theories

The supernatural drama on 'Stranger Things' is practically endless, which has left plenty of room for wild speculation. Fortunately, fans have been only too happy to oblige—and share their theories online.

Was Jim Halpert the Real Villain of ‘The Office‘? John Krasinski Weighs In

To be fair, Krasinski didn’t get to hear all the evidence.

11 Wild Urban Legends Surrounding Popular Songs

From Tom Petty to The Eagles, fans have concocted some pretty bizarre—and very, very dark—theories about hit songs.

"We got a lot of fan theories about this show, and now you're gonna hear about them!"

6 'Seinfeld' Fan Theories That Will Blow Your Mind

The world of 'Seinfeld' grows even more bizarre when you account for some of these wild fan theories viewers have offered.

Gene Wilder in 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.'

Is Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Snowpiercer’ a Sequel to ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’? One Fan Theory Says Yes

Alas, it still doesn’t explain why Grandpa Joe could suddenly walk after all those years being bedridden.

A scene from 'The Bob's Burgers Movie' (2022).

10 Tantalizing 'Bob's Burgers' Fan Theories

Ever wonder why we’ve never seen Ginger? Or why Bob talks to his food? Just ask the show's most dedicated viewers, who have concocted these 10 fascinating fan theories.

Harrison Ford on the set of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981).

Fan Theory Explains How R2-D2 and C-3PO Ended Up in Indiana Jones

A famous Star Wars Easter egg in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' has inspired a convincing fan theory.

Remember the Symbolic Seatbelt Scene in 'Jurassic Park'? It's Not That Deep, According to Sam Neill

Fans have interpreted the movie's seatbelt scene as a metaphor for its theme, but according to Sam Neill, that wasn't the intention.

Bob Odenkirk and Rhea Seehorn in 'Better Call Saul.'

11 Wild 'Better Call Saul' Fan Theories

'Better Call Saul' is preparing to go off to that great big Cinnabon in the sky, and fans of the series have a lot of questions—and some truly bizarre theories about how it will all end.