As director Gareth Edwards realized in the making of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, however, there is such a thing as too many Easter eggs, and it’s why he ultimately decided to cut the number of them down — fearing that they may have the effect of making the universe feel too small.
Easter eggs are going to be a big thing in the future of Star Wars.
There is arguably no franchise in Hollywood history with a legacy as beloved as the sci-fi saga, and as such we can expect that filmmakers will continue to include little references and callbacks within the titles that are released in the next few years.