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14 Pixar Characters That Were Secretly Shown Before Their Own Big Screen Movie Was Released

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14 Pixar Characters That Were Secretly Shown Before Their Own Big Screen Movie Was Released

Pixar is known for incorporating a variety of Easter eggs and hidden elements in their movies. In fact, this has become a significant aspect for many companies involved in film and television production.

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It has almost turned into a game for these creators to hide little details within each and every movie or show they release. It seems that audiences have started to catch on, as they are beginning to notice and pick up on all these subtle details hidden within the films.

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Today, we aren't necessarily looking into hidden Easter eggs, but rather hidden character appearances that people might not know about. We'll explore concealed elements in movies that feature characters who would later be introduced in a Pixar film.

Pixar is one of the major studios that loves to embed small details in their movies, and fans have truly made it a hobby to search for and highlight them. This post compiles 14 different characters that were tested and revealed before their debut films were released, showcasing the character(s) in real time.

Let's dive in and take a look at these hidden Pixar characters.

1. Brave Family Spotted in Cars 2

In this scene, you can see a tapestry on the wall that resembles the family from Brave, but reimagined as cars.

1. Brave Family Spotted in Cars 2Disney/Pixar
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2. Mr. Incredible in Finding Nemo

Mr. Incredible appears on a boy's comic book in Finding Nemo, even though The Incredibles wouldn't be released until a year after Finding Nemo.

2. Mr. Incredible in Finding NemoDisney/Pixar
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3. Newt Xing in Toy Story 3

This sign on Andy's door in Toy Story 3 features a "Newt Xing" sign, which was a reference to the Newt film that was ultimately never released due to its similarities with the movie Rio.

3. Newt Xing in Toy Story 3Disney/Pixar

4. Finn McMissile in Toy Story 3

In Toy Story 3, you can see a poster of an Aston Martin, which we later recognize as Finn McMissile from Cars 2.

4. Finn McMissile in Toy Story 3Disney/Pixar

5. Dug in Ratatouille

Dug's shadow is first seen in this scene of Ratatouille when his shadow chases the rat. Later, we realize that this shadow belongs to Dug, who is seen in the movie Up.

5. Dug in RatatouilleDisney/Pixar

6. Forrest Woodbush in Inside Out

Forrest Woodbush can be seen in Inside Out, but many may not know that this dinosaur is the same one from The Good Dinosaur.

6. Forrest Woodbush in Inside OutDisney/Pixar

7. Lots-O-Huggin Bear in Up

The Lots-O-Huggin Bear from Toy Story 3 can be spotted in a little girl's bedroom during the scene where the balloons lift the house, showcasing the houses they pass by.

7. Lots-O-Huggin Bear in UpDisney/Pixar

8. Arlo in Monsters University

Arlo, the star of The Good Dinosaur, was spotted in Monsters University on the floor among other toys and items.

8. Arlo in Monsters UniversityDisney/Pixar

9. Wall-E in Your Friend The Rat

Wall-E can be seen driving a futuristic bus in the short film titled Your Friend The Rat.

9. Wall-E in Your Friend The RatDisney/Pixar

10. Nemo in Monsters Inc.

Nemo can be spotted on the wall in this scene behind the octopus in Monsters Inc., which was released two years before Finding Nemo.

10. Nemo in Monsters Inc.Disney/Pixar

11. Incredibles 2 in Coco

On the wall during this scene, you can see the Incredibles family depicted in a skeletonized style.

11. Incredibles 2 in CocoDisney/Pixar

12. Coco's Guitar in Cars 3

In Cars 3, you can clearly see a guitar hanging on the wall in this scene. It's said to be Coco's famous guitar.

12. Coco's Guitar in Cars 3Disney/Pixar

13. Hank in The Good Dinosaur

When Arlo falls into a pond in The Good Dinosaur, an octopus can be seen at the bottom, which is Hank from Finding Dory.

13. Hank in The Good DinosaurDisney/Pixar

14. Luca in Soul

There is a "Luca Airlines" poster on the window in the movie Soul, which was released before the movie Luca.

14. Luca in SoulDisney/Pixar

These hidden Pixar characters demonstrate that the production of these movies begins much earlier than their actual release. It's exciting to see that they take the time to include hidden features in their films, making it even more enjoyable for us as we watch.

Do you have any hidden character appearances to share with us as well? Please do!

For more hidden Disney/Pixar details revealed, check out this article next: 40 Tiny Details In Pixar Movies That Even Hardcore Disney Fans Probably Didn't Notice

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