Star Wars fans fall into two categories: casual enthusiasts and die-hard geeks who know every detail. It's no surprise that some of these superfans are filmmakers, too, and they often sneak Star Wars references into their own movies. George Lucas's films inspired his contemporaries, like Steven Spielberg, and generations of filmmakers to come. J.J. Abrams is another example, giving R2-D2 quick cameos in his Star Trek reboots. We've gathered a collection of clever Star Wars references hidden in films and TV shows. From Spielberg's Indiana Jones films to Abrams's Star Trek movies, these nods to Star Wars are genius. Get ready to discover the sneakiest Star Wars Easter eggs and see your favorite films in a new light.
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Description of 'R2-D2 And C-3P0 Make A Cameo In 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkPay special attention to the hieroglyphics in the Well of Souls! R2-D2 and C-3PO sit in the column over Indy's right shoulder, visible above.
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Description of 'The Coolest Club In The Galaxy' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References' Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomDescription of 'The Coolest Club In The Galaxy' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'Princess Leia's 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkPrincess Leia appears with this larger carving from the Well of Souls. It shows Leia loading R2 with her S.O.S. message.
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Look closely in J.J. Abrams's recent revamp ofDescription of 'R2-D2's 'Star Trek' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'You see R2-D2 float past the USS Enterprise window.
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The galaxy's favorite Jedi master appears inDescription of 'E.T.'s Yoda Encounter' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'E.T.'s Yoda Encounter' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'Han Solo's Hidden 'Firefly' Cameos' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'Han Solo's Hidden 'Firefly' Cameos' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'Han Solo's Hidden 'Firefly' Cameos' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'R2-D2 Strikes Again' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'R2-D2 Strikes Again' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'R2-D2 Strikes Again' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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The crew at Pixar includes many people.Description of 'The End Credit Shout Out In 'Up'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'The End Credit Shout Out In 'Up'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'R2-D2's 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'R2-D2's 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'R2-D2's 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'The Indiana Jones Plane Shout Out' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'The Indiana Jones Plane Shout Out' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Check out the pilot's plane name in
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Buzz eventually finds out about his lack of space travel experience, but he cannot escape this Luke Skywalker-style reveal.
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Description of 'The Han Solo Reference In 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'The Han Solo Reference In 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'You see barrels of "Carboneto" on board the ship. This chemical is what froze Han Solo.Description of 'The Han Solo Reference In 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'The Han Solo Reference In 'Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Steven Spielberg threw a shout out to George Lucas inDescription of 'Darth's Not-So-Subtle 'Poltergeist' Appearance' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'He decorated Robbie's room inDescription of 'Darth's Not-So-Subtle 'Poltergeist' Appearance' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'Darth's Not-So-Subtle 'Poltergeist' Appearance' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'George Lucas's Clever 'Men in Black' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'George Lucas's Clever 'Men in Black' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'George Lucas's Clever 'Men in Black' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'George Lucas's Clever 'Men in Black' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'George Lucas's Clever 'Men in Black' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'MIB2Speak Huttese, Jabba the Hutt's native language.
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Description of 'The Millennium Falcon In 'Star Trek: First Contact'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'The Millennium Falcon In 'Star Trek: First Contact'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'The Millennium Falcon In 'Star Trek: First Contact'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'Parallel Conversation Shout Outs In 'Lost'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'Parallel Conversation Shout Outs In 'Lost'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'Parallel Conversation Shout Outs In 'Lost'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'Parallel Conversation Shout Outs In 'Lost'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'Parallel Conversation Shout Outs In 'Lost'' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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Description of 'R2-D2 Couldn't Resist A 'Transformers' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'R2-D2 Couldn't Resist A 'Transformers' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'Description of 'R2-D2 Couldn't Resist A 'Transformers' Cameo' in the list '21 'Star Wars' References'
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This shout out in "Up" mostly missed most people.UpA few super-fans caught a shout out in "Up". A team of pilots approaches the blimp in a play on the Rebel Alliance's Red Squadron Pilots.UpThe pilots call themselves the "Grey Squadron" because they are all dogs and colorblind.
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Once Upon a TimeOnce Upon a Time sneakily put a "Star Wars" reference into the dialogue of "The Queen Is Dead."Star WarsThe Queen Is Dead" reference enters the dialogue of "The Queen Is Dead." Snow White pleads: "The plea "Help us, Mother Superior. You're our only hope!" mirrors Princess Leia's famous line, "Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope!"
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Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, creators of "Once Upon a Time", admitted they are big "Star Wars" fans.Once Upon a TimeAdam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis freely admitted they are huge "Star Wars" fans.Star WarsSneaking a shout out into a fairy tale world proved hard for "Once Upon a Time" fans. In season two, episode 12, an outsider crashes his car and gets hurt. Cast members find themselves alone with his phone and play a "Star Wars" ringtone.Star WarsThe cast members play a "Star Wars" ringtone.
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OnArrested DevelopmentBuster uncovers a terrible truth about his father just before losing his hand. Sound familiar?
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