‘Turning Red’ Easter Eggs: All the Hidden References in Pixar’s Latest

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Pixar’s “Turning Red,” now streaming on Disney Plus, is the story of Meilin “Mei” Lee, a 13-year-old who adores the biggest boy band on the planet, 4*Town. She is amazed to wake up one morning and find herself transformed into a giant red panda each time she gets excited or stressed.

Speaking with Variety, director Domee Shi teased that the animated feature, in true Pixar style, is filled with Easter eggs galore, from teasers of the upcoming “Lightyear” to homages to Toronto’s cityscape, with a lot of pandas woven into the set pieces. Below are all the hidden nods you might have missed.

“Lightyear”

In its movies, Pixar loves adding a hidden nod to its next feature, and “Turning Red” does not disappoint. Spot the “Lightyear” sticker on Miriam’s skateboard. Released in June, “Lightyear” will tell Buzz’s origin story.

“Burrow”

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