The Revenant: A Fight for Survival in the Wild

Hugh Glass, a fur trapper, is left for dead after being brutally attacked by a bear in the wild. The Revenant tells the story of his incredible survival as he battles nature and his injuries to seek revenge on those who abandoned him. He fights through freezing cold, hunger, and exhaustion, determined to live and find justice.

One key moment in the film is when Glass, after recovering from almost fatal injuries, crawls through the wilderness. It shows the power of sheer will to survive, and how far he will go to get back at the people who left him behind.

A popular fan theory suggests that Glass’s journey is symbolic of the human spirit’s resilience—almost as if nature itself is fighting against him to prove a point. What if Glass didn’t survive? What would have happened to the men who abandoned him?

Imagine an alternate ending where Glass chooses to forgive the men who left him. Instead of revenge, he might have chosen peace and shared his wisdom about survival. A prequel could explore the life of Hugh Glass before this harrowing experience, giving more insight into his character and what led him to become the determined survivor he is.