Netflix's The Umbrella Academy Season 2 is coming up in less than a month. In lieu of a proper trailer, however, The Umbrella Academy's social media accounts continue to drop hints about Season 2 by way of mysterious stills and posters. Recently, a poster featuring all of the Hargreeves siblings was released, each sporting some shades. Reflected in every pair is a different image pertaining to the next season, which fans are already analyzing for hidden meanings.
Unlike the other posters released so far -- which came out in a different order -- this one has the siblings arranged by height, and roughly in numerical order. Being the tallest, as well as Number One, Luther is at the top by himself. The second row is the fullest with Diego, Allison, Klaus and Ben. Finally, Vanya and Number Five share the bottom row as the two shortest of the group and two of the later numbers. They're also wearing their Season 2 costumes featured in their previous posters.
Luther's sunglasses show a newspaper with the headline, "War Declared." Underneath, one can make out the words "Kennedy" in one lens and "Red Attack on..." in the other. Since Season 2 will take place in the 1960s, this is probably referencing the Vietnam War. Back in Season 1, Klaus accidentally traveled back to 1968 where he met and fell in love with a soldier named Dave. Since Season 2 takes place before then, perhaps Dave could make another appearance before his tragic death. Alternatively, some fans speculate that this could be another war entirely, possibly one with the Soviet Union linked to the siblings' sudden appearance in the '60s. This could also be the second apocalypse mentioned in the official synopsis.
Next, Diego's sunglasses feature a woman in what appears to be some sort of nightclub. Many believe the woman is newcomer Ritu Arya's character, Lila. If this is the case, then Lila could be a new ally or potential enemy for Diego. Based on her character description, it could go either way. Fans are also speculating that she could be a new love interest for Diego.
In Allison's sunglasses, there's a crowd of (mostly) people of color holding signs. One of them reads "Freedom Now." As a woman of color herself, it looks like Allison may get involved with the Civil Rights Movement. This would compliment one of the Season 2 stills, in which someone with Allison is holding a pamphlet that asks, "Have you experienced discrimination by your employer?" While he has yet to appear in any poster or image, this could also be where Yusuf Gatewood's Raymond comes into play. Since he's described as a "born leader," maybe he'll be introduced as a local Civil Rights activist.
Klaus's shades show a picture of several hands being raised with some greenery in the background. One set of arms is sporting sleeves that look very similar to those in Klaus's new costume. Many believe that this could be some sort of Woodstock-style concert. Others have theorized that, based on his eccentric new look, Klaus may have joined or even started a cult. Additionally, Klaus is the only sibling showing his eyes.
Always at Klaus's side, Ben's sunglasses reflect a familiar sight: an Umbrella Academy family portrait. In particular, the glasses' frame highlights Ben, Klaus and Allison with their father, Reginald, in the background. It appears to be the last portrait before Ben's death. Considering the fact that Ben is still dead, it seems likely that Season 2 will finally elaborate on his backstory.
In Vanya's glasses are a blonde woman and a child hanging laundry up on a clothesline. This appears to be Marin Ireland's character, Sissy, and her child. They were also seen in a Season 2 still in a car with Vanya behind the wheel. Perhaps she was the one to find Number Seven when she appeared in the '60s and took her in. Vanya may have found a new family to love and appreciate her. After all, they look pretty happy in that picture. This might not go over well when the rest of her siblings show up, though.
Finally, Number Five's glasses reflect a building with what could be either mountains or a blue sky with clouds in the background. Some believe it may be the Texas School Book Depository, the building from which Lee Harvey Oswald shot President Kennedy. But while the building in Five's glasses does have some similar features, it doesn't appear to be the same building. Nevertheless, it could still be connected to the assassination since Five will be landing in 1963, the same year as the assassination. As in his poster, Five's face is splattered with blood so he'll probably be involved with some more killings.
Based on the Dark Horse Comics series created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá, The Umbrella Academy stars Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher and Justin Min. Season 1 of The Umbrella Academy is currently available on Netflix and Season 2 will be released on July 31.