Film Theory - 2026

What if ALL of Dreamworks movies were part of the same timeline? What if all of these crazy worlds were actually one world? Well, I think I figured out a way to do 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. Imagine being trapped in a submarine and welded into a metal tube with little hope of escape. And, worst of all? Even if you survive, there’s NOTHING to go home to…

The season finale of Stranger Things Season 5 just dropped and people have some STRONG opinions on the ending…including me. 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!

Is the Heaven in Hazbin Hotel ACTUALLY real? A lot of the Angels in this show believe there’s no way for a soul in Hell to ever find redemption and join them in paradise. But…what if THEY need redemption too? Maybe the Heaven we see here isn’t actually heaven…

What’s the BEST way to SURVIVE Fallout? Where should you go and what should you do? Today, we’re going to be putting together the ultimate strategy guide so you can successfully survive in this post-apocalyptic wasteland…

If you added up ALL the deaths we see across all 29 Pixar animated movies, which film would come out the deadliest? There were a LOT of deaths in Disney’s animated canon, and I thought it would be fun to figure out just how many kills this franchise has to its name in today’s episode!

What would you do if you came face to face with a dinosaur? Prehistoric Emergence is a brand new analog horror that I’ve seen popping up ALL over my feed so I knew I had to cover it! And one thing I can say for sure, is that if the dinosaurs were to come back we would have no shot at surviving the experience…

What if I told you that Invincible is actually not that invincible? And who in this massive cast of powerful characters ACTUALLY deserves that title the most? We’ve done a few theories talking about the biology and science of some of the characters in Invincible, and today I want to do something a little different and fun! In today’s episode, let’s find out who in Invincible is ACTUALLY Invincible…

Film Theory has changed and the film industry is changing with it. Today, I want to take 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!

The Backrooms movie is ALMOST HERE, and today, I want to break down this teaser and how much it tells us about both the plot of this movie, AND about the wider Backrooms lore. This teaser not only tells us who the main characters of this story are going to be, but may just have cracked exactly WHAT the Backrooms are…

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 Mario Galaxy movie is almost here and we still have a few questions left to figure out! And today we’re looking into the science behind this interstellar masterpiece!

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. But, the real danger… is himself!

The first real trailer for the Backrooms movie FINALLY dropped, and it has gotten even MORE terrifying. With all of this new info and based on what we see here, it really shows how scary the world is beyond the found footage…

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…

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…

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. With the movie releasing soon, I wanted to take another look back at this series and compile this resource for anyone who is curious about the film, wants to learn more and who may need a refresher on this complicated story, all in one place. Here it is the COMPLETE timeline of the Backrooms!

Courage the Cowardly dog is NOT who he appears to be. In fact, I think he’s the REAL monster here. Don’t you think it’s weird that we keep seeing the same exact creature every single episode? Something strange is going on here in the Middle of Nowhere and I’m here to get to the bottom of it in today’s episode!

It’s officially May which means it’s Star Wars month! And what better way to celebrate than talking about The Mandalorian! With the upcoming movie releasing, I started looking a little closer at the armor and realized it's actually NOT as protective as it appears. It’s actually a DEATH trap, and if the Mandalorian is training Grogu to follow in his footsteps? Well, Grogu might be heading to an early grave…

We’ve been covering this series for four years and analyzed this series a LOT. In honor of the Backrooms movie releasing in theaters, I wanted to compile everything into one easy place so you can get caught up before it hits this weekend! Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the Backrooms!

Today, we’re diving into a brand new Analog Horror series called Plushy’s Playground. At first glance, it looks like an innocent kids website. However, as you explore the website you’ll come across some home videos and camera footage that tell a dark story underneath it all…

In the Descent, several cavers get caught underground with terrifying creatures. However, the true terror in this film is not the creatures at all…

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 Amazing Digital Circus is coming to a close… so here’s everything you’ll need to know before you head into that theater or click on that finale!

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 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.

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.

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…

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!

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.

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

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…

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

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?

Mandela Catalog is BACK with brand new mysteries to solve! And in today’s episode, I will be getting to the bottom of what’s TRULY haunting Winconsin…

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.

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!

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?

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.