With Netflix releasing new images and episode titles recently, fans of The Umbrella Academy can celebrate that the release date of season 3 isn't far away in the future anymore. As they anticipate the new challenges of their favorite characters, fans didn't waste time developing theories following the cliffhanger of season 2.
From Five's new name to Reginald's mysterious cube, fans are quick and clever like Number Five when it comes to theorizing where the story is heading in the upcoming season. What are the most interesting speculations about season 3 on Reddit?
Five's Name
Five is the best character of The Umbrella Academy, and the most mysterious of the siblings. In anticipation of the next season, many theories revolve around him, but one, in particular, has been a constant since the show aired. Will Five finally choose a name?
Redditor Own-Hat4648 started the discussion about which one would be suitable, and one Reddit user hopes "they reveal it" in season 3. On Reddit, Oliver and Aidan (in honor of the actor Aidan Gallagher) are the most popular choices, while many feel comfortable with "Five". Nonetheless, it would be entertaining if the character picked up a name in the new season if he has the time for it amidst so many troubles.
Lila
Season 2 introduced a new character that became more relevant than fans assumed. Lila's arc involves a relationship with Diego, but the tables turn when fans learn she's a soldier working for The Handler. Following the release of her poster for season 3, many theories arose among the fan community. Reddit user shadOwqueenxx thinks Lila will join the Academy as a "replacement for Ben", although she may "initially be another antagonist".
At this point, Lila could continue as a villain or reject The Handler and become a new member of the Academy. Given that she's untrustworthy, there's no consensus regarding her place as an ally of the Umbrella Academy or a spy for the Sparrows, and fans will have to wait and see.
More Violin?
Before the announcement of Viktor Hargreeves, Reddit user _Wayfaring-Stranger_ wonders if the character will "play the violin again" in the new season, remembering his past with the instrument.
As other Redditors pointed out, Vanya's traumatic experience revolves around the violin, which might explain why the character avoided remembering it in season 2. However, fans hope the violin will make a comeback, or like one Redditor suggested, perhaps Viktor's instrument will be an "electric guitar" this season. Regardless of the character playing or not, season 3 of Umbrella Academy will likely deliver a fitting soundtrack, just like it did in the past.
Reginald And The 43 Children
The major cliffhanger of season 2 makes The Umbrella Academy one of the biggest returning TV shows in 2022, as fans can't wait to have their questions answered. One of these questions concerns the connection between Reginald Hargreeves and the 43 children. User x-y-z- says that it's "plausible" he's involved with their birth, and another Reddit user highlights a scene of Reginald's backstory, where he's with a jar of "glowing orb things", which could signify he's connected with their creation.
Given that fans looked at the character from a new perspective in season 2, it's likely that the new season will shed more light on Reginald and his motivations, including the explanation of the 43 children.
Hotel Oblivion And The Sparrows In The Same Season
Like other adaptations, Umbrella Academy doesn't follow the events of Gerard Way's comics faithfully, which became clear by the ending of season 2. In the comics, The Sparrows' storyline comes only after the arc in Hotel Oblivion, but the show might develop a new perspective on the story in the new season.
Reddit user frozzyboy wonders if the show will establish a "new story" given the divergences from the comic books. One Redditor thinks season 3 will "combine" both storylines, which would offer fans a new perspective without changing the original material. Every adaptation has its challenges, and in the new season, The Umbrella Academy will have to deal with innovating the story while being true to Way's intentions.
The Cube
One of the biggest questions brought by season 2 of The Umbrella Academy concerns the cube and its origins. Along with the children, the green cube is one of the mysterious beings that appeared on the same day on Earth. Reddit user ZMrosegolden wonders if "one of the 43 women" gave birth to the object, while Reddit user tellmeprettyliesx believes the cube is related to Reginald Hargreeves' alien backstory.
Since the storylines of this cube, the 43 children, and the exploration of Reginald's character seem to tie loose ends in the show's narrative, fans will likely get the answer they want in season 3, where this arc may come full circle.
Allison's Purple Hair
One of the most popular theories concerning season 3 involves how the characters will look in the new chapter. Reddit user CaptainCrazyCreative thinks it would be "awesome" if Allison's new hairstyle paid homage to the original style of the character in Way's comics.
Fans were hoping for the hairstyle to be part of her arc in season 2, becoming disappointed when it didn't happen, which means season 3 is possibly the time for the change. Whether or not Allison's hair will be purple, there's no doubt Emmy Raver-Lampman could rock the new visual.
The Father Of The Sparrow Academy
With the introduction of the Sparrow Academy, season 2's cliffhanger offers many exciting possibilities for the upcoming story. Because of that, one theory hints at the presentation of another character. Reddit user juan_bustos_07 shared a panel for one of the Umbrella Academy comics calling the character Deever the "father" of the new antagonists.
Since Reginald's backstory is the main topic in theories for season 3, it's not a stretch to imagine that his connection with Deever, outside Earth, can be explored as part of his arc. The new season might focus on the two "alien dads", which offers a lot of potential, and probably humor.
Lizard Alien?
So far, Reginald has been massively inconsistent towards his goals, but things about the character may become clearer in season 3. In his presumable attempt to prevent the apocalypse, Sir Reginald starts it. However, according to a fan theory, that might have been his plan in the long run.
One Reddit user believes that Reginald or, as they call him,"that lizard alien" is "harvesting human brains". That could explain the world ending and connect to the mysterious appearance of the cube and solve the birth of the 43 children. This idea isn't a stretch since season 2 glimpsed at the character's alien nature. It's unclear whether or not Reginald's backstory will be disclosed in the upcoming season, but fans should keep an eye for extraterrestrial references regarding the terrible father.
New Version Of Five?
One of the most exciting things about The Umbrella Academy is the presentation of Number Five in different timelines. Given the uniqueness of the character's nature, the show can play with entertaining possibilities, season after season. In season 2, fans met an older version of Five and another meeting may be on the horizon. Reddit user DannyTreehouse thinks a "new actor" might be cast to play Five along with Aidan Gallagher. In season 3's timeline, the siblings weren't adopted by Reginald, which would mean this season's Five never experienced the time jump.
While this move would risk repeating the character's arc, fans can't have enough of Five, and encountering another version of him could be fun. Until June, fans of The Umbrella Academy will have to hold tight to their theories and wait.