10 Best Times Star Wars Appeared In Other Movies

Free Guy was one of those movies that felt like it had easter eggs hidden in every frame, so it really wasn't a surprise that Star Wars made the cut.

During the climactic battle between Ryan Reynolds' hero, Guy, and his ridiculously buff adversary, Dude (also Reynolds), Guy is completely outmatched physically, forcing him to call in a bit of help from some iconic pop-culture weapons.

Captain America's shield is first up (leading to a hilarious Chris Evans cameo), followed by a Hulk fist, and then, a frickin' lightsaber, which Guy uses with a level of skill that would give Vader a run for his money.

Made possible by Disney's acquisition of Star Wars and Free Guy distributor 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios), these references were implemented after Reynolds - along with director Shawn Levy - wrote to Disney and asked for permission.

Obviously, the studio said yes, and we're glad they did: Guy using a lightsaber while John Williams' Star Wars score plays made for one of the best movie theatre moments of 2021. Here's hoping for something just as good in Free Guy's upcoming sequel... although this is going to be tough to beat.