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Yu-Gi-Oh!

For an anime that's supposed to be for kids, the Yu-Gi-Oh! fan theories that are floating around out there are surprisingly deep, and sometimes even dark. Since there are so many mysteries when it comes to the shows lore, particularly around the Egyptian Gods, let's explore some of the coolest theories and lore speculation that still have us feeling like there's something to be solved, even today in 2025!Is Exodia the Abrahamic God? Were the Toon Monsters created specifically to counter the god cards? Read on for some of the coolest headcanons and theories about Yu-Gi-Oh! that might just inspire you to go back and rewatch the anime.

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Family Guy has grown more and more bonkers over the years, introducing a multiverse and time travel. With an interesting <a href="/list/all-family-guy-characters/reference">cast of characters</a>, great political satire, and <a href="/list/funny-peter-griffin-quotes/nathandavidson">hilarious Peter Griffin quotes</a>,&nbsp;what's not to love? Along with that comes Family Guy fan theories that range from connecting the show to American Dad to a debate if Stewie or Brian are really running the show.&nbsp;Family Guy poses a lot more questions than it does answers. Here are some of these fan theories about&nbsp;Family Guy&nbsp;that actually make a lot of sense. Be warned: this list contains spoilers. If you're all caught up on the show, be sure to also check out more <a href="/list/what-to-watch-if-you-love-family-guy/watchworthy">shows like Family Guy</a>.

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In a world where people with superpowers known as "Quirks"  are the norm, Izuku Mirdoriya dreams of becoming a Hero, even though he doesn't have a Quirk of his own. One day, he meets All Might, the greatest Hero of all, who finally gives him one...

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With My Hero Academia entering the final season in 2025, it's pretty fun to look back on all the fan theories that we once believed about the series. Some of them weren't ridiculous at all - take Hagakure being the UA traitor for example - but others are sort of silly in hindsight.Here are the 13 most popular (and now debunked) My Hero Academia fan theories that can now be ranked by how plausible they were in the first place.

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Die Hard Franchise

An action classic (and contested Christmas film),&nbsp;Die Hard&nbsp;was a box office hit when it was released in 1988. Many years and sequels later, dozens of&nbsp;Die Hard&nbsp;fan theories now circulate&nbsp;among its viewers.&nbsp;

From those that claim Hans Gruber may be a wizard in disguise to others that link the movie to a popular &#39;90s sitcom, viewer speculations are in no short supply. Found deep within the trenches of Reddit, some of these theories about John McClane and his adventures are more probable than others, but any one of them may just change how you view the movie.

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Even in 2025, fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender are still sharing their fan theories about Toph, and some of them are pretty darn good. From Ember Island Toph being Fire Island propaganda to Toph not wanting to be chief, here are the best Toph fan theories that might actually make you a believer.

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John Wick Franchise

John Wick is undoubtedly one of the most awesome figures in the action genre. When the first film was released in 2014, it was met with immediate acclaim. It marked the resurgence in&nbsp;popularity for Keanu Reeves&nbsp;and reminded&nbsp;fans why this beloved action star is to be protected at all times.

Its sequel, John Wick: Chapter 2, garnered even more acclaim and box office revenue. It also reunited Reeves with his Matrix co-star&nbsp;Laurence Fishburne. The third film in the increasingly popular franchise,&nbsp;John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, continued to build on that run of success&nbsp;and solidify the franchise&#39;s fan base.

These type of characters have been common for Reeves, paving the way for a number of&nbsp;John Wick fan theories relating to the actor&#39;s previous work. Some fans have made some rather interesting connections.

13 'John Wick' Fan Theories That Might Be Too Good To Be True

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Lists about the works of fan-favorite writer-director brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. 

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Just a few mind-blowing and potentially life-changing fan theories to consider while thinking about your favorite TV shows, films, franchises, and universes. 

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If you like Coen brothers fan theories, here's a list to tuck away with the Creedence records, and share with whomever in your life is the equivalent of Donny and Walter. Ethan and Joel Coen have spent a few decades making deeply intelligent, wacky, and violent films that only they could make. In the process, they've attracted fan theories as unique as their work.&nbsp; &nbsp;From The Big Lebowski foreshadowing 9/11 to Llewyn Davis attending Marva Munson’s church in the ‘60s, Coen brothers <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/creators-confirm-wild-fan-theories/nathan-gibson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">movie fan theories</a> are far from boring. Many Fargo theories have sprouted since the film's release in 1996, and again in the wake of the TV series premiere in 2014. Showrunner Noah Hawley and his writers love to embed <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/03/arts/television/noah-hawley-on-fargo-comic-haircuts-and-living-in-the-coen-universe.html" target="_blank">Coen Easter eggs</a> in the series. &nbsp;Making connections or nailing down symbolism in an original <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-coen-brothers-movies-ranked/mike-mcgranaghan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Coen brothers film</a> can be a tough task.&nbsp;There’s merit to not believing what the Coens say about their own work. Many fans believe the filmmakers are unreliable narrators. Fans think, “That cat in Inside Llewyn has meaning, right?” The Coens shrug and say the cat is just a cat. But cat lover Marva Munson from The Ladykillers may have other ideas.&nbsp;&nbsp; This list brings together some of the more reasonable and plausible Coen brother fan theories. Vote for the ones you think could be true. Needless to say,&nbsp;SPOILERS ahead.&nbsp;

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Diving deep into the Dreamworks fairy tale adventure that follows an ogre, a donkey, and a princess named Fiona.

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Shrek Franchise

There's more to Shrek than just an ogre with layers. Fans have long speculated about the hidden lives and backstories of the fairytale creatures populating the vibrant, twisted universe of Far Far Away. We're diving into some intriguing Shrek theories about the fairytale creatures that bring a new dimension to this already rich and humorous world. These fan-fueled ideas suggest that there's plenty more going on beyond the surface of our beloved animated classic.Consider this for your next rewatch: What if the Fairy Godmother was the one behind Princess Fiona's curse all along, concocting the spell to keep her son, Prince Charming, next in line for the throne? Or take Shrek himself—rumors suggest his parents left him because he was the runt of the litter, changing everything we thought we knew about his path to becoming an endearing hero. And let's not overlook the fan speculation about Donkey's origin: maybe he's actually Lampwick from Pinocchio, transformed and hiding out in plain sight.Ready to join the discussion? These ideas are just the tip of the iceberg in the sprawling universe of Shrek fan theories. Check out the full list and vote on your favorite Shrek fan theories, exploring how playful imagination keeps adding layers to this beloved fairy tale.

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Halloween Franchise

When it comes to unraveling the mysteries of horror's most silent slasher, the best Michael Myers fan theories blend intrigue, creativity, and chilling depth into ideas that will make fans look at the entire&nbsp;Halloween franchise in a completely different light. These theories dive into the Halloween saga to decode the eerie secrets behind Michael's relentless nature and his unsettling presence. From unraveling his enigmatic psyche to exploring potential supernatural links, the full Michael Myers story is dedicated to fans concocting theories that stand out with their originality and chilling credibility.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether you're revisiting the streets of Haddonfield or making connections across the horror universe, the best&nbsp;Halloween&nbsp;fan theories promise a thrilling ride into Michael Myers' dark world. They offer newfound insights into the Michael Myers origin story and keep the discussions as lively and suspenseful as the franchise itself. Vote up the best Michael Myers fan theories that you believe offer the most exciting glimpses <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-episodes-of-into-the-dark/sawyer-grant?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">into the dark</a> psyche of beloved horror icon.

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Tim Burton

Tim Burton has been creating wonky, weird, and wonderful gothic horror inspired masterpieces for over three decades. From childhood classics like The&nbsp;Nightmare Before Christmas to superhero&nbsp;movies like&nbsp;Batman and literally everything in between, we'll never be over the genre Burton has created.&nbsp;With the successful release of Beetlejuice 2 with Jenna Ortega, there are plenty of fan theories about his work swirling around.&nbsp;&nbsp;We managed to round up some of the&nbsp;best fan theories&nbsp;surrounding the Tim Burton cinematic universe. Which Tim Burton&nbsp;movie fan theory do you think could be true? Vote up your favorites below!

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One of Disney's most poignant and moving films is often one of the most forgotten. The Hunchback of Notre Dame blends dark content with beautiful imagery, causing fans to keep this particular Disney classic close to their hearts. From unanswered questions&nbsp;to character quirks,&nbsp;some passionate fans managed to come up with&nbsp;some truly interesting theories about <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hunchback-of-notre-dame-disney-small-details/damon-davis">The Hunchback of Notre Dame.</a>Check out these&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-fan-observations-/abeswaves">Hunchback of Notre Dame</a> theories, and don't forget to vote!

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The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

The Cabin in the Woods&nbsp;was a box office success and it&#39;s fan base (much like the facility in the movie itself) is cult-like. Drew Goddard&#39;s self-aware horror-comedy is filled with twists, turns, gore, laughs, and even some heady commentary on the entire horror genre itself. It&#39;s no wonder that so many incredible fan theories have&nbsp;emerged from this beloved movie. For example, what&#39;s the deal with that big red button that releases all the monsters? Is that what it&#39;s meant to do, or was there perhaps a glitch of some kind? Also, while the primary plot&nbsp;revolves around the planned sacrifice of some college students, have you ever noticed that there&#39;s an analagous storyline happening within the facility?&nbsp;And what&#39;s Signourney Weaver&#39;s deal? Who is the Director, and why does she show up?

If you&#39;re part of the cult of The Cabin in the Woods&nbsp;and want to learn about these fan theories and more, look no further. Find your&nbsp;favorite fan theories about&nbsp;The Cabin in the Woods&nbsp;on the list and give them a vote up!

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Lists of fascinating, far-fetched, and possibly true fan theories about shows and movies that were made (let's face it) for children. 

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If you have children (or are a child at heart), you have probably seen this film hundreds, if not thousands of times, and you probably have some intriguing Frozen fan theories of your own. You may be hallucinating after watching the film so many times, at the very least. Even if you don’t have kids, you might find yourself poring over each frame, trying to figure out what the deal with Hans is, or why Rapunzel is at Elsa’s coronation&nbsp;or whether Kristoff is Santa Claus.There are truly delightful Frozen conspiracy theories like that Flynn from Tangled was going to fence the stolen crown to Hans. There’s the one about Hans having the same powers as Elsa, and that the king and queen of Arendelle were sailing to meet with another self-exiled member of the family with the same powers as Elsa, seeking advice and counsel.Then there are the fan theories about Frozen that see a completely different angle than others. Even if Kristoff kissed Anna (the second most powerful curse breaker in the fairytale universe), it probably wouldn’t have an effect. How about this one: Is Quasimodo related to Elsa and Anna? Did he create the trolls to keep him company as he did back at the cathedral? Or what if Elsa’s powers developed over generations of her ancestors who wanted to build up a resistance to fire to avoid the fate of distant relative Joan of Arc?There are so many cool and interesting Frozen theories, but some stand out more than others. Consider which&nbsp;Frozen theory you think holds the most weight and vote it onward and upward to the top of the list.&nbsp;

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One of the best things about the Internet is that anyone can put out a theory about anything much like these fan theories about&nbsp;Disney villains. While most of the time this results in some sort of crackpot diatribe nobody can understand other than the person who posts something on sites like Reddit, there are occasions where a theory about something in popular culture actually makes a good amount of sense.

Theories like the narrator at the beginning of&nbsp;Aladdin&nbsp;being the Genie in disguise were floated around the Internet for years before Disney finally confirmed it to be true. The theories out there that haven&#39;t been confirmed are many, but that doesn&#39;t mean they don&#39;t have some element of probability in them. So be sure to keep speculating while you&#39;re revisiting these movies on <a href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/1217251/707629/9358?subid1=2861969&amp;subid2=Disney%2B&amp;subid3=comlink&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank">Disney+</a>, because you never know which ones will turn out to be true.

Theories about&nbsp;Disney villains have been kicked around online since the beginning of the Internet, and there are more than a few containing some element of plausibility.

Of all the fan theories about&nbsp;Disney villains&nbsp;found online, these 15 are the ones that may, in fact, contain a nugget of truth, so find the ones you consider to be the most plausible&nbsp;and vote them up to see which one rises to the top!

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Freddy Krueger

Wes Craven&#39;s A Nightmare on Elm Street hit with explosive force when it was released in 1984. The film became a phenomenon, grossing&nbsp;an impressive $25 million domestically, despite spending most of its run in limited release. Five official sequels followed, along with a spinoff, Freddy vs. Jason, that pitted bad guy Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) against Friday the 13th&#39;s Jason Voorhees. There was also a 2010 remake that cast Jackie Earle Haley in the role.&nbsp;

Audiences have always loved a good villain, and they got one here. Perhaps that&#39;s why&nbsp;a number of Freddy Krueger fan theories&nbsp;have popped up over the years. Admirers of the franchise have spent time digging deeper into its hypnotic dream worlds, looking for hidden clues or interesting connections related to the disfigured psycho. Most of the following examples come from the users of Reddit, a place where film buffs gather to discuss their favorite movies in obsessive detail.

Are these Freddy Krueger fan theories good or silly? That&#39;s for you to decide. Vote up the ones that you think are the coolest.&nbsp;

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Lists about NBC's monumental sitcom that ran from 1989 to 1998, and all the manzier, Rochelle Rochelle, ASSMAN, and Serenity Now laughs in between. Adios, muchacho!

It's a Show About Nothing

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For a <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/current-tv-shows-where-nothing-happens/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">show about nothing</a>, there's no shortage of Seinfeld fans who think it's more about something - and they've posted their Seinfeld fan theories on the Internet to prove it. From the skeptics who think there's no way Kramer could afford an apartment in Manhattan unless he was secretly a drug dealer, to the less ~out there~, like the theories that hold Seinfeld and Friends could exist in the same universe.Whether you're on the fence when it comes to <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/disney-movie-theories/lisa-waugh?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">fan theories</a> about Seinfeld, or are totally eating them up faster than lobster bisque, there are definitely some entertaining theories at hand. So take this opportunity to vote up the Seinfeld theories you think just might be true, whether they're about <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/jerry-seinfeld-girlfriends">Jerry's girlfriends</a>, Kramer's side business, or George's brother.

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