149 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 5 posts/day, top 50% activity. Most active Mondays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (100%).
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| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| FanTheory | 101 (75.9%) | 18 |
| FanSpeculation | 15 (11.3%) | 59 |
| Marvel/DC | 10 (7.5%) | 22 |
| Star Wars | 4 (3.0%) | 3 |
| Meta | 3 (2.3%) | 15 |
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| theory | 36 (24.2%) | 11 | 4 |
| real | 12 (8.1%) | 9 | 4 |
| really | 12 (8.1%) | 4 | 1 |
| movie | 11 (7.4%) | 63 | 12 |
| broken | 11 (7.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| atom's | 10 (6.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| soul | 10 (6.7%) | 1 | 0 |
| code | 10 (6.7%) | 1 | 0 |
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In Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - I think something big happened before the movie we don't know about (SPOILERS)
Zombieland (2009) The zombie in Columbus' car was a friend of his he made that turned while Columbus goes to the bathroom. After his death, he then makes the travel light rule which also includes "people".
Captain Hook was a former Lost Boy
Kramer's mysterious income Seinfeld.
Are there any "It was all a dream/in their head" theories that aren't boring?
Spider-Man: No Way Home & Brand New Day. Spidey has been contaminated by interactions with other dimensions.
[Theory] Compound V isn't science—it’s a dying alien/lovecraftian resource. Vought is just recycling the dead.
[Wreck It Ralph] All those schoolyard stories/rumors of videogames are because of characters going turbo or defying their script in some way
James and the Giant Lie [Peach]
Theory: Brand New Day was originally a black-suit setup, and you can still see the old plot underneath the movie
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r/FanTheories FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/FanTheories
What's the best time to post on r/FanTheories?
Based on posting volume, r/FanTheories is most active on Mondays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/FanTheories?
r/FanTheories averages 5 posts per day and ranks in the top 50% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/FanTheories get?
Posts on r/FanTheories average about 22 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/FanTheories get most?
On r/FanTheories, most posts are text posts (100%)