Unlocking the Untold: The Ultimate Futurama Fan Theories Yet to Unfold

Summary

Futurama has a history of hinting at details years in advance, making fan theories become canon parts of the series.

Fry's intelligence may extend beyond his depicted persona, as there is evidence indicating hidden talents and untapped potential within him.

Fans remain speculative and excited about future episodes and the show's universe, giving rise to numerous theories.

Futurama's 150th episode recently aired, leaving fans curious about the next batch of 10 episodes set to be released in 2024. Despite being a comedy cartoon, Futurama has a history of subtly hinting at future details about its universe and characters. Theories such as Nibbler causing Fry to come to the future, Leela's parents being sewer mutants, and Igner being the Professor's son have all been confirmed as part of the series. This all started with eagle-eyed viewers noticing Nibbler's shadow in the background of the pilot episode before his official introduction. With a ninth production season in progress and the possibility of more episodes or even a movie, speculation about the future of Futurama continues. Some theories focus on future episode plots, while others seek to recontextualize the show and change viewers' perspectives on past episodes. Despite the ending of Futurama's 11th season, these 10 exciting theories have yet to come to fruition.

10 Zoidberg Is Still In Love With Marianne

9 Fry Is Way Smarter Than Futurama Suggests

: In the last episode before the current season of Futurama, Dr. Zoidberg finally found love with Marianne, portrayed by Emilia Clarke. Surprisingly, the show decided to keep them together at the end of the episode, which was a departure from its usual format. However, in the latest revival season of Futurama, Marianne has been noticeably absent. Speculation suggests that this may be due to Clarke's availability, but a more plausible explanation could be that Zoidberg's unhappiness is crucial to his comedic value. One fan theory even suggests that a future episode will delve into Marianne's disappearance, as Zoidberg embarks on a mission to win her back.

Contrary to being treated as unintelligent, Fry has exhibited remarkable intellectual capabilities throughout the years. Some speculate that his negligent family may have overlooked a potential learning condition. A prime example can be found in season 4, episode 18 "The Devil's Hands Are Idle Playthings," where Fry acquires the astonishing ability to play the holophoner. Through this newfound talent, he emerges as a profoundly gifted musician who had been restrained only by his physical limitations. The show has successfully transformed Amy from an "airhead" stereotype into a Doctor of Applied Physics, and elevated the Professor's status as the second in command during scientific expeditions. With this in mind, unveiling Fry's hidden talents could undoubtedly resonate with the audience.

8 The World Will Run Out Of Opal Essence

In the Futurama episode titled "All the Presidents' Heads" from season 6, the characters make a fascinating discovery. They come to learn that the famous heads in jars, a trademark of the series, are sustained by a unique substance called crystalline opal. This rare material possesses temporal properties. The Professor, fascinated by its scarcity, exhausts the entire global supply while on a time-traveling mission to rectify alterations to history caused by an inadvertent change made by the crew. As a consequence, American independence from the British never occurred. It is revealed that the liquid in the jars requires regular replacement, similar to cleaning a fish tank. Consequently, it is inevitable that each and every character's head in the jars will face imminent peril in the near future.

7 Futurama Season 12 Will Bring Back Betsy

The titles for the upcoming season of Futurama, season 12, have been unveiled. One of the titles that caught attention is "Beauty and the Bug". This title is believed to reference Amy's cherished pet buggalo, named Betsy, who was last seen in season 3, episode 10 titled "Where the Buggalo Roam". Determining who the "Beauty" in the title refers to proves to be a tougher task. While it could possibly allude to Amy herself, it is equally likely to portray one of her recently introduced children, who are now capable of carrying their own episodes, similar to characters like Cubert and Dwight. It seems plausible that in an episode centred around Newt or Mandy, they could form a bond with Betsy.

6 Futurama Is Set In An Entirely Different Universe (Not Just Future)

5 Leela Is The "Other" That Nibbler Spoke About

In the seventh episode of season 6, titled "The Late Philip J. Fry," Bender, the Professor, and Fry embark on a journey through time that takes them beyond the end of time itself. To their astonishment, they witness the occurrence of a new big bang. It becomes apparent that the intention of the writers was to depict the characters finding a new home in a universe that is almost identical to their own, especially when the Professor remarks, "This new universe is about ten feet lower than our old one." However, an alternative theory suggests that the episode portrays the characters embarking on a fresh "play through" of the very same universe. This debate was further fueled by the episode "I Know What You Did Next Xmas" in the subsequent season, which showcased the reverse of the time-traveling journey.

In season 4, episode 10 entitled "The Why of Fry," a significant revelation confirmed a popular fan theory regarding Nibbler's role in Fry's freezing. It was explained that Nibbler orchestrated Fry's cryogenic preservation to ultimately aid the Nibblonians in their battle against the brain spawn. While attempting to dissuade a time-traveling Fry from altering the past, Nibbler inquires about his concerns for the future, to which Fry emphatically responds with Leela. After a moment of contemplation, Nibbler cryptically suggests that she might be "the other." This revelation has since led to speculations about Leela's hidden purpose, potentially parallel to Fry's, and its consequential significance for the entire universe. This tantalizing theory further deepens the intrigue surrounding this captivating storyline.

4 Futurama's Brain Spawn Still Haven't Been Defeated

The brain spawn has not made an appearance since their apparent defeat in "The Why of Fry." In episode 7 of season 3, titled "The Day the Earth Stood Stupid," Fry discovers the brains in what he refers to as "the liberry." He and Leela are then unexpectedly transported into a mental prison that is based on various books scattered about. In the upcoming episode, "The Futurama Mystery Liberry," there may be an anthology format where the brains return to ensnare the characters inside three mystery novels. Although anthology episodes are typically considered non-canon, the wraparound sequences usually occur within the show's actual continuity, indicating that the brain spawn continues to pose a threat to the universe.

3 Matt Groening Will Be Revealed In-Universe As Futurama's Simulation Creator

The season finale of Futurama's 11th season, titled "All the Way Down," strongly suggests that the Futurama universe exists within a simulated reality controlled by a version of the Professor who exists on a higher level. This implies that the universe depicted in Futurama is itself a simulation of a higher level, which in turn is a simulation of an even higher level, and so on. Interestingly, the creator of Futurama is Matt Groening. If the show were to reveal him as its in-universe creator, it would finally offer an explanation for how The Simpsons, as a TV show, can coexist within the fictional reality of Futurama, while simultaneously Futurama exists as a TV show within The Simpsons.

2 El Chupanibre Will Be Flushed Again, Deeper Into The Earth's Core

El Chupanibre made its sole appearance in season 2, episode 1 titled "I Second That Emotion," where it instilled fear among the sewer mutants before being flushed into the sub-sewer below. According to logic, it is plausible that these sub-mutants would eventually dispose of El Chupanibre in a similar manner, sending it further down into a sub-sub-sewer, and so on, until it reached the Earth's core. Such a scenario could potentially cause widespread chaos and devastation on the entire planet. As El Chupanibre remains at large, there is a chance that it may pose future problems.

1 An Evil Nibbler Will Conquer The Universe

In the latest season's sequel to a beloved episode called "Parasites Regained," Nibbler reemerged after being infected by the same worms that Fry had gotten rid of in a prior episode titled "Parasites Lost." The story ended with Nibbler still grappling with the effects of these worms, which had given Fry a remarkable physical prowess and heightened intellect by reshaping his brain. As a Nibblonian, Nibbler is already recognized as one of the most intelligent beings in the vast universe of Futurama. Considering the forthcoming episode labeled "Cuteness Overlord," it is possible that in Nibbler's next appearance, the worms will transform him into an extremely brilliant and physically dominant antagonist, determined to conquer the world.