Film Theory

How can you fit Shrek into the same world as The Prince of Egypt? Is there a way to connect the Croods and the Wild Robot? And how the hell is The Bee Movie the KEY to all of this? It might seem impossible, friends, but today we’re shooting for the moon!

Buddy may LOOK like an adorable, cuddly unicorn, but don’t let that smile fool you, Theorists. There’s something seriously WRONG with this children’s show, and the deeper we dig into Buddy’s hidden lore, the more terrifying this neighborhood becomes.

The Moon Woke Up is getting BIGGER, weirder, and somehow even more dangerous! But with planets disappearing, giant hands in the sky, and FRIEND Industries up to something shady, could the end of the world actually be part of the plan?

The Walten Files just revealed the truth about Bon… Or did it? We’re breaking down the clues hidden in Tape 5 to uncover who Bon REALLY is and what he wants with the Walten family!

For the past decade, some of the biggest movie studios in the world have struggled to make their films become a success. But, you know who might be changing that soon…YouTubers.

Alta Paradisus is a brand new analog horror series that takes place in the depths of the ocean. In today’s episode, I want to figure out what’s REALLY hiding underneath the surface. Is there really a monster down there that can kill THOUSANDS of people? Or is the real monster above seal level?

The Punisher is the most dangerous vigilante in the Marvel Universe…but if we charged him with EVERY single crime he committed?

In “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” we see Peter Parker continue to mutate, furthering his Spider-based powers. Which had me thinking, what would happen if he KEPT evolving? The reality would turn him into his own worst nightmare…

What IS The Mist and how do you escape it? Let’s find out, but… just don’t go outside!

The Amazing Digital Circus is a show of two extremes. It has an incredible world with brilliant characters but sets it all up in an unsatisfying way with little payoff for its mysteries. And yet… I still love it.

You’re stuck out at sea, with nature and the gods against you, and you just really want to get home. How do you get out? I have the answer in today’s episode!

What’s the BEST wish to make with a One Wish Willow? And how does the magic even work? I have been OBSESSING over the answer but in today’s episode, I think I finally figured it out…

The Minions are the REAL predators! The Minions have come face to face with their fair share of danger but they never had anything to worry about because they’re not locked in here with the monsters… the monsters are locked in here with the Minions.

The finale of the Amazing Digital Circus is finally here and honestly…I don’t believe this is TRULY the end. And in today’s video, I’m going to prove it.

Toy Story might be on the verge of an AI Apocalypse! After looking at how the rules of the world works and applying it to the new characters from the new movie, it’s not looking too great for the toys…

The Backrooms just got even BIGGER as this analog horror classic now has its own feature film! And after learning so much more about the world from the movie, I’m realizing that this maze of twisted hallways and yellow wallpaper isn’t just a labyrinth you can get lost in… it’s your own worst nightmare…

The Backrooms is a series that is all about an endless yellow maze full of monsters and mysteries, and those mysteries will be solved in today’s video.

Jax has always been a very complex character in the Amazing Digital Circus, but I think he’s hiding a MASSIVE secret. In today’s episode, we're diving into every strange moment and hidden clue to figure out what exactly he is hiding from everyone. And I think the answer will forever change how we view him as a character…

There’s a HUGE amount packed into the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and we HAVE to talk about it in today’s episode. I actually had so much to talk about that we couldn’t fit it all into one theory… so today, you’re getting a multi-package deal of FOUR Mario Mini Theories!

Caine from the Amazing Digital Circus is GONE… but his life was a tragic one. And now we have to pick up the pieces of what’s left. We all know what happened in Episode 8 and with Caine now being deleted, I fear that whatever is left after he’s gone is going to be much, much worse for our cast of characters…

There is truly NO escape from the Amazing Digital Circus. Episode 7 gave us a LOT to discuss and the more I’ve thought about it, the more I realized we are just as trapped as the cast is here in the Amazing Digital Circus….

The first real trailer for the Backrooms movie FINALLY dropped, and it has gotten even MORE terrifying.

What would happen if you were the LAST person on Earth? This new analog horror series called the Glendale Archive is about the life of a man wandering a world completely abandoned, surviving against the threats of this strange world.

Film Theory has changed and the film industry is changing with it. Today, join Lee as he takes a look back at the history of film. How it’s evolved since the art was born and where it’s going next. Get ready for this very special episode of Film Theory as we talk about the Eras of Film!

In today’s episode, let’s find out who in Invincible is ACTUALLY Invincible

If you added up ALL the deaths we see across all 29 Pixar animated movies, which film would come out the deadliest? Well, Lee did the math FOR YOU, and today we find out!

Zootopia 2 is actually a retelling of some of the DARKEST parts of American History…and on top of that? It’s a warning that the worst is yet to come…

Maybe the Heaven we see here isn’t actually heaven…

Could YOU survive Fallout? Join Film Theory host Lee as he find out if could!

What if ALL of Dreamworks movies were part of the same timeline? What if all of these crazy worlds were actually one world? Well, Lee might have found a way to do it…

Did fans write a better ending to Stranger Things than Stranger Things did!? A lot of people seem to think so… let’s talk about it!

Markiplier is releasing his very own feature film called Iron Lung and based on what we know about the universe, the world of Iron Lung would be HELL on Earth.

Boisvert is the CREEPIEST series we’ve EVER covered on Film Theory. With its skin crawling animation and intense storytelling, it's a series that will definitely stick with you. But what if I told you that it actually has a happy ending? Stay tuned into today’s episode to find out how…

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has released in theaters and it has COMPLETELY changed the lore. And what’s even more surprising is that it actually might fix all the problems we’ve had with the timeline because of it…

We grew up on Dreamworks movies, but do they all have more connections with each other than we thought? Join us for today’s episode as we make connections to some of your favorite Dreamworks films in ways you might never have imagined!

Only here can you find the FULL interview deciding CinemaTherapy AND Film Theory's opinions on Aang's paternal relationships with his kids and family. Join us for today's episode!

Is Avatar Aang a terrible father? There are a LOT of people in the Avatar fandom who truly believe that Aang was a bad parent and I’m actually going to settle this debate in today’s episode!

If the LEGO Movie were made from real LEGO pieces…how much would that cost to make? If we made every character, building, mountain, and cloud in real life, what would the price be? Let me tell you, the answer is NOT what you think…

Zootopia may appear to be this happy, go lucky city but what if I told you that it is actually DOOMED to fail. Would it even stand a chance to survive? Join Film Theory host Lee to find out the shocking answer…

KPOP Demon Hunters is one of the BIGGEST movies in the world and I already have an idea of where the sequel may be headed. There’s going to be romance, family drama, and one of them might not be making it out alive. Now, how do I know this? Join Lee for today's episode to find out!

The last Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 trailer just dropped, and this one ACTUALLY gives us some answers to questions the fanbase has had for YEARS. Join Film Theory host Lee as he breaks it ALL down in today’s episode!

The Amazing Digital Circus is not only great with their storytelling, but are also incredible with character building. In today’s episode, I want to take a closer look at two characters that I think may actually be the most relatable characters in the show. Characters who have had to go through their own personal struggles and are figuring how to deal with them even in all the chaos. I also think I have an idea of what’s going to happen next in the show…let’s dive into it!

Moon Woke Up is a brand new Analog Horror series that is not only one of the most creative stories I’ve seen told here on YouTube, but also one of the biggest and most ambitious. And it looks like its only going to get more terrifying from here…

GLITCH Productions just launched a pilot of their new show “Knights of Guinevere,” and it has EVERYONE talking. And honestly, I was still left with a bunch of questions. Like why are people getting sick? What in the world is Blue Lung and how is it related to the parks? And how is DISNEY related to all this? Join Film Theory host Lee to answer all your questions!

28 Years Later is TERRIFYING but why? WHY do we find these sorts of zombies so scary? How did 28 Years tap into that fear and create something more horrifying than the zombies that came before it? Well, join Film Theory Host Lee to have the answer to that eerie question in today’s video…

HAPPY HALLOWEEN THEORISTS!

Weapons is the most TERRIFYING horror movie I’ve seen in YEARS and underneath it all is an evil force lurking just beneath its surface. What is the REAL monster in Weapons? Join Film Theory host Lee to find out in today’s episode…

Gravity Falls premiered back in 2012 and the franchise is STILL popular to this day. And with the Limited Collector’s Edition of the Book of Bill releasing soon, it’s got me wondering…WHY is this show still relevant today? How has the fanbase continued to stay strong and get even bigger? Well, join Film Theory Host Lee to figure it all out!

Today, we are finally talking about one of my favorite series of ALL TIME… Samurai Jack! Although it sounds crazy, this classic cartoon hero will someday become his own greatest nemesis and I think the evidence might convince you…

I FINALLY watched Emesis Blue after a ton of recommendations and well…this is a weird one. This is one of the best written, most engaging mysteries I’ve ever seen on YouTube. It’s an entire movie made by a channel called Fortress Films. What might seem on the surface like a terrifying horror fan film is actually a deep, introspective look at what it means to be alive… and whether you might be better off dead.

The new trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 proved one of our old theories WRONG. Which now begs the question…who is Mike’s brother Garret? What role is he going to play in this series? Well, join Film Theory Host Lee today to finally figure out the real answer…

Is it possible to actually BEAT death? Today, join Film Theory Host Lee as we finally talk about one of his favorite horror series, Final Destination! After diving deep into the lore of this franchise, he's figured out how you can SURVIVE Final Destination…though you might not like the answer.

Disney is actually way DEADLIER than you would expect! In today’s episode, Film Theory Host Lee will be analyzing every single Disney Animation film and total up ALL of their deaths across the entire canon. There are almost too many deaths to keep track of…but, that’s what we’re here for!

So what if Gru actually DID steal the moon? What would happen to the planet? Could he even get away with it? Join Film Theory Host Lee as he analyzes this seemingly innocent plot from Despicable Me to show how this crime could have possibly ended life on this very planet…

Spongebob may appear to be an innocent sponge, but behind that soft exterior lies something sinister. Although Plankton may have been portrayed as the villain, the REAL villain has been right in front of us all along.

Well I must admit…I may have been wrong about The Amazing Digital Circus. It’s been almost a YEAR since we’ve covered the series and everything I thought I knew has now been tuned upside down. In today’s episode, join Film Theory Host Lee as he is going to be diving back in to see what’s gone right and how much I’ve actually gotten wrong…

Angel Engine is a new, terrifying analog horror series that has been HIGHLY requested by the community for a while now, so join Film Theory Host Lee as he is going to be diving DEEP into this story. However, this series isn’t what it appears to be…and may be deceiving us in more ways than we realize!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he dives back into the mysterious and terrifying world of the Walten Files!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he covers another classic horror franchise…Scream! Everyone thought that our original Ghostface killer died in the first movie, however it’s been revealed that he may be returning for Scream 7. Which then begs the question…HOW is this possible? Was he hiding in the shadows this whole time…find out in today’s episode!

Why are there SO MANY live action remakes? Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon, Snow White, Mufasa, The Little Mermaid…WHY? Well, the truth is… they’ve kind of been making them all along, and we just didn’t really realize it…Join Film Theory Host Lee as he breaks it all down in today's episode!

Stitch from Lilo and Stitch is a MONSTER – well…he’s a genetic experiment pieced together from the DNA of various alien species from across the galaxy. But that got me thinking… what if I wanted to create MY OWN Stitch? Join Film Theory Host Lee as he does EXACTLY that.

With the Minecraft Movie out, people are going CRAZY for it! In this episode, join Film Theory Host Lee as he tackles 3 MORE mini theories about the movie as well as touching on some of the meme-able moments from the film!

Squid Game Season 3 is here, and the last of the games have been revealed. And you already know what we’re here to do…to help you SURVIVE. Join Film Theory Host Lee as he gives you our top-tier strategy guide to give you the best chances at surviving Squid Games and win you that big cash prize!

The creator of the “Boiled One” and “The Oddity Compendium” is back with a BRAND NEW analog horror video that picks up on the earliest bits of lore he ever created. Join Film Theory Host Lee as he finds out what the heck even is Smilehood!?

The new trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is FINALLY here, and man there is A LOT here. It also both confirms and debunks some of our previous predictions. Join Film Theory Host Lee as he breaks down EVERYTHING from hidden easter eggs to references from the games all in today’s episode!

What and who exactly are the Crystal Gems in Steven Universe? Are they aliens? Robots? Just rocks? They’re actually NOT what you think and based on their biology, Steven himself shouldn’t even be ALIVE. Join Film Theory Host Lee as he finds out the truth!

Is the Omnitrix KILLING Ben10? Join Film Theory Host Lee as he digs deep into the lore of this series and discover how this handy device could possibly lead to a fatal end to Ben.

Today, we will be breaking down and analyzing the latest analog horror “a/s/l”, a horrifying story of a boy whose family went missing but is distracted and misled by his internet girlfriend.

With the release of the newest season of Invincible, it got us wondering…could Kid Omni-Man actually be the WORST villain in the entire series? We suspect that he may be following in this father’s footsteps and we dive into why that is on today’s episode!

Which country would have the DEADLIEST Squid Game, and can we design the games for them? Join Film Theory Host Lee to find out in today’s episode!

The teaser trailer for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 has dropped and with the movie coming out later this year, join Film Theory Host Lee as he thinks we might have ALREADY figured out the plot of the third movie!

Join Film Theory Host Lee, as he revisits the universe of Gravity Falls and The Book of Bill. Were Bill and Ford in a relationship at one point? We answer this burning question on everyone’s minds in today’s episode!

Who is the MOST EVIL ex in Scott Pilgrim? Join Film Theory Host Lee as he ranks all of Ramona’s exes from least to most evil! This one is for all the Scott Pilgrim fans out there.

If you were in a zombie apocalypse like The Last of Us, what would you need to SURVIVE? In today’s episode, Film Theory Host Lee helps us prepare the ultimate strategy guide with everything you need to survive and protect yourself in an apocalypse!

Should Steve in the Minecraft Movie ACTUALLY be dead? We take a closer look at a scene from one of the trailers to see if it's truly possible for them to survive the fall using the classic water bucket trick or if the movie made a fatal error.

Join Film Theory host Lee as he takes a deep dive into all of the marketing materials for this film. And there's a chance that The Fantastic Four could possibly SAVE the MCU…

We see Player 456 win the Squid Games back in season 1. However, did he actually hold on to that cash prize? Did he truly return to the games to stop them or is there a chance that he needed to return for other reasons?

Join Film Theory host Lee while he dives into an in-depth analysis of the new Superman trailer and where he believes the future of Superman is headed in the future!

If you were to participate, would you survive Squid Games? With our high-level strategy guide, we’ve compiled some techniques to help you win!

With the Book of Bill ARG still ongoing and the Gravity Falls series clearly ramping up to create something new, we thought now would be the perfect time to share all of our speculation, theorizing, and ARG-solving (plus a new mini theory) in one convenient place. This is EVERYTHING you need to know about The Book of Bill.

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he figure sout the TRUE alignment of the Witches in Wicked!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he reveals the TRUTH about Buddy the Elf!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he completes the FULL Disney Timeline!

Join Film Theory Host Lee for part 1 of The Disney Theory!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he explains the tragic lore of Animator vs Animation

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he explains that if Moana wants to survive... she needs to EAT her pig!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he explores the new Local 58 analog horror video!

Film Theory Host Lee needs YOUR help to solve the Book of Bill ARG

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he breaks down the lore of Arcane!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he exposes the secrets hidden within the Book of Bill

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he dissects Kinger from The Amazing Digital Circus backstory

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he breaks down The Amazing Digital Cirus Episode 3!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he brekas down the meaning behind the terrifying Inside Out analog horror!

Join Film Theory Host Lee to find out which Joker is the WORST criminal!

Join Film Theory Host Lee as he breaks down The Backrooms Found Footage #3!