The 2010 film, The Vanishment of Haruhi Suzumiya, contains references to the opening theme of season 1, Bouken Desho Desho. When Kyon meets the alternate Yuki Nagato, he knocks over a pile of books.

and SOS Brigade chief Haruhi Suzumiya announces that the Brigade is going to hold a Christmas party in their clubroom, with Japanese hotpot for dinner. The brigade members Kyon, Yuki Nagato ...