16 details you might have missed in 'Soul'

Kim RenfroFeb 5, 2021, 19:03 IST

A Brang ad in "Soul," and on Riley's dad's shirt.Disney

Pixar's newest movie "Soul" is packed with small details and references you might have missed.
One animated background poster even references Pixar's upcoming 2021 movie, "Luca."
From the Pizza Planet truck to references to "Inside Out" and more, see all the Easter eggs here.

"Soul" is the latest Disney animated movie to come out of Pixar's studio, and as usual the film is packed with Easter eggs and references.

The Pizza Planet truck from "Toy Story" made an appearance (just as it does in every Pixar movie), but there were also references to "Inside Out," "Wall-E," and possibly even "Fantasia 2000."

The movie also referenced real-life historical icons, and one of the movie composer's band, Nine Inch Nails.

Keep reading to see the best details you might have missed in "Soul."

After Joe lands the jazz club gig, he passes by a hardware store selling 9-inch nails. This is a sneaky reference to the movie's composers.

Joe passing by the hardware store. Disney

In the You Seminar, one of the Jerrys introduces soul number 108,210,121,415 - which is close to the exact number of people who have ever lived on Earth.

The Jerry onstage at the You Seminar. Disney

The "Luxo, Jr." lamp from Pixar's very first animated short is in the Hall of Everything.

Luxo Jr. Disney

There are many more Pixar-related Easter eggs in the Hall of Everything, including the "A113" reference on a street sign.

A113 was in the far background of one "Soul" scene. Disney

Other Pixar and Disney-related objects in the Hall of Everything include the spaceship from "Wall-E" and the Pizza Planet truck from "Toy Story."

Joe and 22 entering the Hall of Everything. Disney

When Joe tries to get 22 to like pizza in the Hall of Everything, a familiar looking topping option is on the top shelf.

The pizza stand in "Soul." Disney

While Joe is helping 22 conduct scientific experiments to find their "spark," the chalkboard behind them has a real chemical compound written on it.

The chalkboard in "Soul." Disney

Joe pauses to look at the wall of nametags left behind by 22's former mentors, and you can see several notable names there.

The wall of past-mentors. Disney

Another "Luxo, Jr." reference was tucked in the background of 22's secret box.

22 and Joe inside her box. Disney

When Joe (trapped in the body of a cat) passes a rat carrying pizza, "Soul" was making a reference to the viral video of a rat dragging a slice of pizza down New York City stairs.

Joe and the pizza rat. Disney

When Joe (trapped in the body of a cat) passes a rat carrying pizza, "Soul" was making a reference to the viral video of a rat dragging a slice of pizza down New York City stairs.

Every Pixar movie contains a small hint about the next film planned by the studio, and "Soul" is no different. A travel poster Joe and 22 pass by is a tease for "Luca."

The poster in a window of a travel agency in Queens. Disney

"Soul" codirector Pete Doctor's 2001 movie "Monsters Inc." also gets its own Easter egg in this film.

The subway car in "Soul." Disney

Inside the subway, you can get a partial look at ads for the fictional startup company called Brang - which was featured in "Inside Out."

A Brang ad in "Soul," and on Riley's dad's shirt. Disney

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16 details you might have missed in 'Soul'

After Joe lands the jazz club gig, he passes by a hardware store selling 9-inch nails. This is a sneaky reference to the movie's composers.

In the You Seminar, one of the Jerrys introduces soul number 108,210,121,415 - which is close to the exact number of people who have ever lived on Earth.

The "Luxo, Jr." lamp from Pixar's very first animated short is in the Hall of Everything.

There are many more Pixar-related Easter eggs in the Hall of Everything, including the "A113" reference on a street sign.

Other Pixar and Disney-related objects in the Hall of Everything include the spaceship from "Wall-E" and the Pizza Planet truck from "Toy Story."

When Joe tries to get 22 to like pizza in the Hall of Everything, a familiar looking topping option is on the top shelf.

While Joe is helping 22 conduct scientific experiments to find their "spark," the chalkboard behind them has a real chemical compound written on it.

Joe pauses to look at the wall of nametags left behind by 22's former mentors, and you can see several notable names there.

Another "Luxo, Jr." reference was tucked in the background of 22's secret box.

When Joe (trapped in the body of a cat) passes a rat carrying pizza, "Soul" was making a reference to the viral video of a rat dragging a slice of pizza down New York City stairs.

Every Pixar movie contains a small hint about the next film planned by the studio, and "Soul" is no different. A travel poster Joe and 22 pass by is a tease for "Luca."

"Soul" codirector Pete Doctor's 2001 movie "Monsters Inc." also gets its own Easter egg in this film.

Inside the subway, you can get a partial look at ads for the fictional startup company called Brang - which was featured in "Inside Out."