Scott Pilgrim Movie Facts, Easter Eggs and hidden details

35 of the most interesting Scott Pilgrim easter eggs you didn't know about. Handpicked and verified, these little-known hidden details can be obscure enough most people will miss. These behind the scene easter eggs and hidden messages will give you another view of Scott Pilgrim movie message.

Scott Pilgrim poster
Scott Pilgrim poster
Scott Pilgrim Plot

Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart.

Genre Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Director Edgar Wright
Stars Michael Cera, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill
IMDB score 7.5

Scott Pilgrim Movie Trivia

1 - Roxanne Richter (Mae Whitman) is marked with four 'X's. Apart from implying that she is the fourth ex Scott has to face, it also represents four X chromosomes, highlighting her past lesbian relationship with Ramona in the comics and film.

Roxanne Richter (Mae Whitman) is marked with four 'X's. Apart from implying that she is the fourth ex Scott has to face, it also represents four X chromosomes, highlighting her past lesbian relationship with Ramona in the comics and film.

Scott Pilgrim Movie Easter Eggs

1 - Scott wears a Plumtree shirt at the start of the movie. Plumtree was a Canadian band that wrote a song called "Scott Pilgrim" which was the inspiration for the comic books written by Bryan Lee O'Malley which inspired the director Edgar Wright to make the movie.

Scott wears a Plumtree shirt at the start of the movie. Plumtree was a Canadian band that wrote a song called "Scott Pilgrim" which was the inspiration for the comic books written by Bryan Lee O'Malley which inspired the director Edgar Wright to make the movie.

1 - Scott steps on a guitar pedal to summon the Sonic Yeti during the battle of the bands. Although its logo was obscured, this pedal is a Digitech "Bad Monkey" overdrive, signifying its connection to the giant ape

Scott steps on a guitar pedal to summon the Sonic Yeti during the battle of the bands. Although its logo was obscured, this pedal is a Digitech "Bad Monkey" overdrive, signifying its connection to the giant ape

1 - The Katayanagi Twins speaker goes to eleven

The Katayanagi Twins speaker goes to eleven

During the scene where Scott breaks up with Knives Chau, you can faintly hear the beggining of the song Black Sheep, that is sung by his ex-girlfriend later on the movie, signifying that Scott is acting just like her, and breaking someone's heart

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010), the last name of the 4th evil ex is Richter, which is a nod to the main character Richter from the game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. Both characters use a similar chain whip weapon.

1 - Scott lands a 64 hit combo on Matthew Patel, And I'll explain further in the comments

Scott lands a 64 hit combo on Matthew Patel, And I'll explain further in the comments

1 - Steven Stills compliments the haircuts of a rival band in the slide show about them, hinting at him being gay in the graphic novel.

Steven Stills compliments the haircuts of a rival band in the slide show about them, hinting at him being gay in the graphic novel.

1 - The Katayanagi Twins turn the sound up to eleven, coined in the 1984 movie This Is Spinal Tap.

The Katayanagi Twins turn the sound up to eleven, coined in the 1984 movie This Is Spinal Tap.

1 - When he's riding the bus, a poster for a Lucas Lee movie appears on the bus.

When he's riding the bus, a poster for a Lucas Lee movie appears on the bus.

Costume details in Scott Pilgrim

1 - Scott's bass guitar looks normal, but after it gets blown up by Todd during their battle it is held together by duct tape later in the movie.

Scott's bass guitar looks normal, but after it gets blown up by Todd during their battle it is held together by duct tape later in the movie.

1 - During the fight with the twins Scott's eyes are tinted green to match his avatar. It can be better seen in the actual video.

During the fight with the twins Scott's eyes are tinted green to match his avatar. It can be better seen in the actual video.

Scott Pilgrim Movie Foreshadowing

1 - The opening credits show the traits of the following characters, as explained in the comment below. (Apple Orgies for the poor quality)

The opening credits show the traits of the following characters, as explained in the comment below. (Apple Orgies for the poor quality)

1 - Scott and Knives walk across a large X marked in the snow, foreshadowing the 7 Evil Exes later in the film.

Scott and Knives walk across a large X marked in the snow, foreshadowing the 7 Evil Exes later in the film.

Scott Pilgrim movie hidden details

1 - Vs The World, Ramona's phone number has a New York City area code, confirming the rumor that she spent time in NYC.

Vs The World, Ramona's phone number has a New York City area code, confirming the rumor that she spent time in NYC.

The Pee Bar Animation Is Reflected In The Mirror

1 - This scene has seven X's in the background, representing Ramona's seven exes. Two of the X's are surrounded by white, because at this point in the movie Scott has already beaten Matthew and Lucas.

This scene has seven X's in the background, representing Ramona's seven exes. Two of the X's are surrounded by white, because at this point in the movie Scott has already beaten Matthew and Lucas.

1 - Knives tells Scott not to "beat himself up about it" while fighting Nega Ninja in a video game. Later, he talks things out with Nega Scott instead of fighting, and become friends.

Knives tells Scott not to "beat himself up about it" while fighting Nega Ninja in a video game. Later, he talks things out with Nega Scott instead of fighting, and become friends.

1 - Just before Scott meets Roxie, street signs indicate the status of the seven exes. The two white crosses (or x's) indicate the defeated Mathew and Lucas, the remaining five yellow crosses show the other undefeated exes.

Just before Scott meets Roxie, street signs indicate the status of the seven exes. The two white crosses (or x's) indicate the defeated Mathew and Lucas, the remaining five yellow crosses show the other undefeated exes.

1 - Scott asks for a list of her Evil Exes, and she sarcastically says she might get it laminated. When she does give him the list, it is in fact laminated.

Scott asks for a list of her Evil Exes, and she sarcastically says she might get it laminated. When she does give him the list, it is in fact laminated.

Defeating Matthew Patel rewards Scott $2.40. Scott bemoans he does not have enough to catch the bus home, so Ramona offers to lend him the 35 cents. This price is actually accurate in the year they shot this scene, as Toronto bus adult fares were $2.75 in 2009.

1 - Scott throws away an album. It then lands on Beck, Beck made the music for the band "Sex Bob-Omb" which is Scott's band in the movie.

Scott throws away an album. It then lands on Beck, Beck made the music for the band "Sex Bob-Omb" which is Scott's band in the movie.

1 - When Ramona chooses Gideon over Scott and she states that "she just can't control herself around him", Gideon gets out of a car and the Rolling Stones song "Under My Thumb" plays on the car radio, representing Gideon's manipulation and control over Ramona.

When Ramona chooses Gideon over Scott and she states that "she just can't control herself around him", Gideon gets out of a car and the Rolling Stones song "Under My Thumb" plays on the car radio, representing Gideon's manipulation and control over Ramona.

Scott plays Ramona a song called "Ramona". She then says, "Can't wait to hear it when it's finished!" When "it" (the movie) is finished, a more complete version of the song plays.

1 - The songs played by Scott's band are actually part of the comics with lyrics and chords to recreate/play along

The songs played by Scott's band are actually part of the comics with lyrics and chords to recreate/play along

All exes have details

After his fight with Todd (the 3rd evil ex), his bass breaks in half and can later be seen fixed via duct tape in the fight against the Katayanagi Twins (4th and 5th evil ex's).

One of the many allusions to the comic book is heard before the 2nd Chaos Theatre attempt, when Comeau literally states that "the comic book is better than the movie."

1 - When Scott is making words with fridge magnet alphabets, he inverts an "8" magnet to show the symbol for infinity -- "everything" sux

When Scott is making words with fridge magnet alphabets, he inverts an "8" magnet to show the symbol for infinity -- "everything" sux

1 - The bionic drummer that punches the highlights out of Knives' hair can be seen in backstage with Envy and Vegan Superman

The bionic drummer that punches the highlights out of Knives' hair can be seen in backstage with Envy and Vegan Superman

When Scott summons Sonic Yeti during the band battle, Scott's eyes glow the same color as Yeti's.

Scott battles Lucas Lee at a Castle. The next battle occurs at a club called Lee's Palace.

Scott notes that the last couple of lines spoken by Matthew Patel (first Evil Ex) don't rhyme. However, you can actually hear Matthew trying to recover during the second last line, as he says "take this sucker dowwww-out"

1 - The Katayanagi Twins turn their AMPS up to 11 in response to The Sex

The Katayanagi Twins turn their AMPS up to 11 in response to The Sex

1 - The first time Scott fights Gideon The Sex Bobombs are singing a song about how they're not having fun since they sold out

The first time Scott fights Gideon The Sex Bobombs are singing a song about how they're not having fun since they sold out