In Gattaca, a future world decides who you can be based on your DNA, and Vincent, a man born “imperfectly,” dreams of traveling to space, even though society says he’s not good enough.

One fan theory suggests that Vincent’s story is a metaphor for how society can unfairly judge people based on things they can’t control, like their background or circumstances. What if, instead of pushing for space travel, Vincent had used his story to lead a revolution against the society’s strict rules on genetic purity? It’s a powerful thought—maybe he could’ve become the face of change.

A key moment in the film is when Vincent, pretending to be someone else, almost gets caught. He has to swim through a test, holding his breath longer than anyone else, which symbolizes his struggle to survive in a world that’s trying to drown him. This moment shows his determination and the lengths he will go to prove that he’s worthy.

An alternate ending could show Vincent realizing that he didn’t have to pretend to be someone else to achieve his dreams. A prequel might explore how the genetic-driven society came to be, giving us more insight into how humans gave up their freedom in the name of perfection.