"It's been a long time coming."
TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
During the performance of "22," Swift gives her black fedora to a special fan in the audience. In the film, this moment is captured as she gives the hat to Bianka Bryant, the daughter of the late Kobe Bryant.
This is a touching tribute to the Bryant family. Kobe Bryant had appeared on stage with Swift during her 1989 World Tour in 2015 at the Staples Center. The gesture was seen as a heartfelt, full-circle moment acknowledging their history and friendship.
The "Taylor's Version" subtitle for the Disney+ release.
This is a direct reference to Swift's ongoing project of re-recording her first six albums to own their masters. By branding the definitive, extended cut of the film as "Taylor's Version," she aligns the movie with this broader artistic and business endeavor, symbolizing ownership and the final, intended version of the work.
The film's theatrical runtime is 2 hours and 49 minutes (169 minutes).
Fans noted that 1+6+9 = 16, and Swift was famously 16 when her debut album was released. Additionally, her lucky number is 13, and fans often look for numerical patterns in her work. While likely a coincidence, it's the kind of detail her fanbase enjoys dissecting.
The end credits play over the song "Long Live (Taylor's Version)."
While the performance of "Long Live" was cut from the theatrical version of the film, its inclusion over the end credits serves as a dedication to the fans. The song has long been considered an anthem for Swift's relationship with her fanbase, making it a fitting and emotional conclusion to the film, acknowledging their role in her long career.