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Project Blue Beam

Project Blue Beam is a conspiracy theory first promoted by Canadian writer Serge Monast in the 1990s.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Project Blue Beam is a conspiracy theory first promoted by Canadian writer Serge Monast in the 1990s. It alleges that powerful institutions such as NASA and the United Nations planned to use advanced technology, including holograms and mind-control methods, to simulate supernatural or alien events and drive humanity toward a one-world government.

Origins

Project Blue Beam was promoted in the 1990s by Serge Monast, a Canadian journalist and conspiracy writer. Accounts place its emergence in the early-to-mid 1990s, with some sources specifically identifying 1994 as the year it was first promoted.

Core claims

The theory alleges that NASA, the UN, or unidentified global elites would fake supernatural, religious, or extraterrestrial events to manipulate populations. Versions of the theory often include a staged alien invasion, holographic sky images, and psychological manipulation intended to support a world government.

How the theory is described

Popular summaries often describe Project Blue Beam as a four-stage plan involving engineered crises, fake religious or alien appearances, psychological influence, and eventual centralized global rule. These stage-by-stage descriptions are part of the conspiracy narrative rather than verified fact.

Reception and status

Project Blue Beam is widely described by commentators as a persistent internet conspiracy theory. Sources report that there is no credible evidence for it, and it is treated as unverified and false by mainstream reporting.

Key facts

  • The theory is associated with Canadian writer Serge Monast, who promoted it in the 1990s.
  • It claims that holograms, satellites, electromagnetic frequencies, and other advanced technologies would be used to stage large-scale deception.
  • A common version says the plan would involve a fake alien invasion or fake religious event.
  • The theory is commonly grouped with broader 'New World Order' conspiracy narratives.
  • No credible evidence supports Project Blue Beam as a real government or intergovernmental operation.
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Canadian context

Project Blue Beam was first promoted by Canadian writer Serge Monast, making it part of Canada’s contribution to modern conspiracy culture.[1][2][3]

Frequently asked questions

What is Project Blue Beam?
Project Blue Beam is a conspiracy theory claiming that advanced technology would be used to fake supernatural or alien events in order to manipulate the public and promote a one-world government.
Is Project Blue Beam real?
No credible evidence supports Project Blue Beam as a real government or intergovernmental program; it is widely treated as a conspiracy theory.
Who created Project Blue Beam?
The theory was promoted by Canadian writer and journalist Serge Monast.
What is the Project Blue Beam conspiracy theory?
It is the claim that powerful institutions would stage false religious or extraterrestrial events, using technologies such as holograms and mind control, to create global panic and centralize power.
When did Project Blue Beam start?
It emerged in the 1990s, and one source says it was first promoted in 1994.
How does Project Blue Beam work?
In the conspiracy narrative, it works through staged crises, fake sky projections, psychological manipulation, and simulated alien or religious appearances meant to influence belief and behavior.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Monast
    Supports: Serge Monast is identified as the promoter of Project Blue Beam and the theory's core claim about fake supernatural or alien events.
  2. Times Now — https://www.timesnownews.com/world/fake-alien-invasion-theory-the-truth-behind-project-blue-beam-article-154397591
    Supports: The theory was first promoted in 1994 by Serge Monast and includes claims about holograms, satellites, mind control, and a fake alien invasion; it lacks credible evidence.
  3. HowStuffWorks — https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/project-blue-beam.htm
    Supports: Project Blue Beam as a New World Order conspiracy theory, with Serge Monast as its originator and the idea of NASA engineering a new world religion.
  4. IFLScience — https://www.iflscience.com/project-blue-beam-the-1990s-conspiracy-theory-that-told-of-hologram-alien-invasions-and-a-new-world-order-83240
    Supports: The theory's 1990s origins, Serge Monast's role, and claims about advanced technology, staged events, and a New World Order.
  5. Newsweek — https://www.newsweek.com/what-project-blue-beam-conspiracy-theory-erupts-over-drones-2001051
    Supports: The theory emerged in the 1990s, is associated with Serge Monast, and is described as a fake alien invasion/New World Order narrative with no credible evidence.
  6. NDTV — https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/mysterious-drone-sightings-across-us-linked-to-project-blue-beam-conspiracy-theory-7259650
    Supports: The theory's claims about fake supernatural events, holographic technology, and global elite control.