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Christopher Nolan is notorious for his meticulous attention to detail, and a new fan theory aboutInterstellaradds another layer to his genius. Fans have long speculated about Cooper’s fate, with one theory suggesting that Cooper might have been dead all along. This theory has recently gained traction after an eagle-eyed viewer discovered a massive clue in the film.

Christopher Nolan and Matthew McConaughey on the set of Interstellar / Paramount Pictures

So, could this clue be the key to unlocking a deeper meaning inInterstellar? As we dig into the new evidence, prepare to rethink everything you thought you knew about Cooper’s journey through space and time!

Is Cooper dead? A wild theory claimsInterstellar’scrash scenes reveal an afterlife journey

A keen-eyedInterstellarfan has just sent shockwaves through the internet with a theory so wild, it might just rewrite the sci-fi epic. The claim?Christopher Nolan, the master of cinematic puzzle-boxes, didn’t accidentally reuse footage. Instead, it’s a deliberate clue that Cooper might actually be dead throughout the entire film.

The theory hinges on a repeated shot: Cooper’s crash landing. It appears twice, once at the beginning (when Cooper has the crash), and again after an hour during the harrowing descent to Miller’s planet. Now, a normal director might dismiss this as a mistake, but not Nolan.

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“Christopher Nolan wouldn’t reuse the same footage without a purpose,”the fan argues. Plus, this makes perfect sense—the crash was fatal, and ideally, no one would survive such an accident. Meaning, Cooper might be dead right from the beginning of the film, and everything that followed next was his afterlife journey.

Interstellar is my favorite movie all time and never once thought of this theory. Seriously mind blown.pic.twitter.com/v2Rzfhx6vV

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The evidence is compelling as well. The Lazarus mission? Hints at Cooper’s untimely death and journey to the unknown. The constant references to ‘the big sleep’ on the Endurance by the crew? A clear metaphor of death. The words his kids use when they speak about Cooper? A chilling nod to how a person would speak when their parents suffered an unexpected death.

Even TARS’ words when Cooper was in front of Gargantua, “See you on the other side, Cooper,”explain a haunting significance. The theory’s most chilling aspect is when Murphy is on her deathbed, and Cooper’s there to greet her from the other side and no one practically sees or even acknowledges him.

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Whether this mind-boggling interpretation holds water remains to be seen. But we’ve got to give it up for Nolan! This guy knows how to create a film so rich in layers that it yields new mysteries years after its release.

Interstellarre-release: Nolan’s space epic returns to IMAX for a theatrical comeback

Get ready to blast off, space cadets! Directed by Christopher Nolan,Interstellaris moving from its streaming pod to the big screen. Yes, you read it right: on September 27,Matthew McConaugheyand Anne Hathaway will make a comeback to theaters.

Paramount Pictures made the surprise announcement at CinemaCon (viaVariety). The film, which originally dropped jaws and box office records back in 2014 (earning animpressive $681 millionglobally), will be re-released in its original 70mm IMAX glory, a format Nolan’s a huge fan of.

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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.

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