Top 10 Mind Blowing Sci-Fi Movie Conspiracy Theories

#10: Jar Jar Binks Is a Sith Lord

“Star Wars” franchise (1977-)

This is a dark secret spoken in hushed tones on Reddit or fan forums, but what if Jar Jar Binks was never meant to be a joke? What if he were a master of deception? His signature clumsiness is nothing more than a ruse. Rather, his gravity-defying flips, uncanny survival skills, and the suspicious influence he has in granting emergency powers to Palpatine all speak to something more nefarious. They could all be signs that he is using the Force. It is even possible that he is the true puppet master behind the Republic’s demise. Try rewatching the prequels after this, and our not-so-funny Gungan might surprise you as the most terrifying villain in the galaxy.

#9: The Dilophosaurus Thought Nedry Was a Mate

“Jurassic Park” (1993)

“Jurassic Park” nerd Dennis Nedry meets his end at the spit of a Dilophosaurus. His first encounter with the dinosaur is quite curious. The dinosaur seems intrigued and almost playful. Combine that with its cooing and tail-wagging behavior—it almost looks flirtatious. Fans believe that it is possible the creature mistook Nedry for a mate. This could be due to Nedry’s flared yellow raincoat, which he wears over his head. This eerily mimics the frilled hood of the dinosaur. Once Nedry stumbles in the mud and his hood drops, the game is over. The dino realizes it’s been duped. Cue the frill, the hiss, and the spit. If true, this is less a dinosaur attack and an excruciating breakup.

#8: Wikus Is Patient Zero

“District 9” (2009)

In “District 9,” Wikus van de Merwe, at first glance, is the perfect example of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. What if the transformation that he undergoes is not accidental, but intentional? This fan theory posits that Wikus becomes the first successful hybrid of an alien and a human. He is patient zero in a biological precursor for a full-blown invasion. Wikus’ behavior seems to support this. He adapts to the alien tech, bridges communication gaps, and the “Prawns” even treat him with reverence. Was he just a test subject all along? While he may seem a tragic figure, Wikus may be the key to Earth’s inevitable takeover.

#7: The Feral Kid Connection“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015)

Tom Hardy’s Max seems quite different from Mel Gibson's. For starters, he is mad. He is also more feral, haunted, and maybe not even the Max we know at all. One fan theory suggests that Max from “Fury Road” is the Feral Kid from “The Road Warrior.” Mentored by the original Max and now living up to his image, the Feral Kid has taken on his mantle. If this is true, it adds a layer of tragedy to the world of “Mad Max.” Max’s legacy now lives on not only through stories but in a child who grew up mimicking him to survive. The Feral Kid is the new Road Warrior, forged in the fires and sand of the Wasteland.

#6: It’s Willy Wonka’s Factory “Snowpiercer” (2013)

Take Willy Wonka, his chocolate factory, and thrust him into a future where humanity is on a race for survival. You’ll get “Snowpiercer!” This sounds absurd until it begins to make sense. Wilford, the inventor of the train, is an aged Charlie. The train is the factory, and its bizarre compartments are the twisted versions of Wonka’s rooms. The loyal helpers are the future versions of Oompa Loompas. Sprinkle in a pinch of eccentricity, childlike morality tests, and inheritance claims, you have a sequel to “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” Wilford seeks a successor much like Wonka, except that survival isn’t about candy but humanity. The big prize? A train at the end of the world.

#5: A Bee Movie “Interstellar” (2014)

“Interstellar” opens in a world with issues—lots of them. One of them is the lack of crop diversification. The only crops left are corn and okra. Adding in the dust storms and ecosystem collapse, fans have speculated that there may be more to the survival of corn and okra. These plants can thrive in a wide range of soils and are drought-tolerant. The real kicker is that okra and corn do not need bees to pollinate. Which means the ecosystem collapse in “Interstellar” hints that there are no more pollinators on Earth. With bees gone, the planet has lost its ecological stability. This detail makes the film’s urgency to find a new home in space even more believable.

#4: George Knew About Marty “Back to the Future” (1985)

A guy’s memory can’t be that bad, especially when looking at someone who helped you get the girl and is now also your son. Fans believe that George did recognize Marty. He just decided to play along. It is possible that George figured out the truth and accepted it. Maybe Marty and the time-traveling were somehow part of his destiny. The theory adds a mind-bending layer to George’s character. He is not necessarily a clueless father, but a silent guardian of the timeline. George does not share this with Marty, and for good reason. Instead, he quietly carries the weight of a temporal secret, all for the love he has for his wife and son.

#3: Skynet Needs Humans

“The Terminator” (1984)

Skynet is bad. We’ve been told that for well over a decade. Hear us out on this one, though. Skynet wasn’t trying to eliminate humanity. It wanted humanity to stick around. Sounds crazy, but think about it. Skynet sends humans into a time loop of endless resistance. In every loop, it constantly tweaks its fate and survives. The humans do as well. Because without humans, Skynet has no purpose. Built by humans to defend against threats, Skynet is a living paradox. It needs a threat to justify its existence. To destroy its creator would be like pulling the plug on oneself. So, it fights to maintain the peace by allowing the war to continue.

#2: E.T. Is a Jedi“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982)

E.T. exhibits a range of impressive abilities, levitating objects, healing wounds with a touch, and recognizing Yoda like an old friend. Coincidence? We think not! Some believe that E.T. is a member of the same galactic universe as the “Star Wars” franchise. He’s possibly even a force-sensitive alien. “The Phantom Menace” includes E.T.-like creatures in the Galactic Senate. All of this means that Spielberg’s story isn’t just about friendship that transcends light-years. It is the tale of a Jedi marooned on Earth, using the Force to call home. May the Reese’s Pieces be with you.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Caleb Is An Android, “Ex Machina” (2014)

Caleb Was Designed to Test Ava’s Ability to Bond With Another AI

It’s All a Fever Dream, “Ad Astra” (2019)

Roy McBride’s Space Odyssey Is a Psychological Hallucination, His Father Never Existed

Jones the Cat is an Android, “Alien” (1979)

The Cat Was a Synthetic Observer Placed by Weyland-Yutani

What Happened to the Other Robots?, “Wall-E” (2008)

They Chose to Shut Down Rather Than Endure Isolation & Loneliness

#1: The Matrix Is Zion’s Second Layer “The Matrix” (1999)

In “The Matrix,” humans reject the primary iteration of the simulated world the machines create. This prompts the machines to make another iteration where humans are given the illusion of escape. When they do, they find themselves in the desolate expanse of the real world, where Zion is humanity’s final haven. However, when Neo exhibits his powers outside the Matrix, it suggests an entirely new reality. Neo never left the Matrix. Zion and the “real world” are another layer of the simulation. The prophecy of “The One,” the cyclical nature of humanity’s rebellion, and the Architect’s cryptic dialogue support this theory. It is all a system of control. The red pill was never the truth. It was always a lie.

Do you believe in any of these fan theories, or do you have a few more of your own? Let us know in the comments.