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My Chemical Romance Short Film Theories
Fans debate what My Chemical Romance's animated short film means.
In brief
Fans debate what My Chemical Romance's animated short film means. My Chemical Romance's animated short film sparks fan theories about a potential new album, band breakup, or hidden messages. Originally reported by Loudwire.
My Chemical Romance Unveils Short Film
My Chemical Romance released a nearly eight-minute animated film ahead of their final Hollywood Bowl shows.
The Paper Academy Theory
Fans believe the film hints at a new album called The Paper Kingdom, recorded in 2012 but scrapped before the band broke up.
Tracklisting Hidden in Film
Numbered phrases on screen suggest a tracklist for a new album, but none match leaked song titles from The Paper Kingdom.
Band Breakup Theory
A note in the film says 'an idea never forgets you,' linking to Gerard Way's 2013 breakup letter where he called the band 'an idea.'
The Umbrella Academy Connection
Some fans linked the school's name to The Umbrella Academy comic, but Gerard Way worked on it separately from the band.
My Chemical Romance's Next Move
The band will play their final Hollywood Bowl shows this weekend, with the short film shown at both events.
What it means
My Chemical Romance's animated short film sparks fan theories about a potential new album, band breakup, or hidden messages.
