After one of the most publicly strange production periods in recent memory, filming has finally wrapped onthe Young Han Solo movie, and directorRon Howardhas marked the occasion with a pretty big reveal: the film’s title. Yes indeed, the up-to-now untitledStar Warsspinoff will officially be calledSolo: A Star Wars Story. That’s not too far off from what many folks initially guessed,Han Solo: A Star Wars Story, and it has a nice little ring to it given the character’s penchant for going rogue.
Filming began onSoloback in January in London, withPhil LordandChris Miller(The LEGO Movie) directing from a script byLawrence Kasdanand his sonJon Kasdan. However, on June 20th—just a few weeks away from wrapping filming—Lord and Millerwere fired from the filmby Lucasfilm citing “creative differences.” Reports surfaced that Lord and Miller’s tendency to go off script and encourage improvisation rubbing Kasdan and Lucasfilm headKathleen Kennedythe wrong way, and apparently after months of butting heads, Kennedy made the decision to replace the duo.
The director search didn’t take too long,as Howard came onboardjust two days after the announcement that Lord and Miller were leaving. The production schedule was extended (obviously), and it appears that Howard was able to complete the filming in the time allotted.Emilia ClarkeandDonald Gloverwere both due to return to their respective TV seriesGame of ThronesandAtlanta, so Howard had to verify he goteverythingthey needed so they can still hit the May 2018 release date.
Given how long Howard shot, it’s pretty clear that he didn’t just finish up the job that Lord and Miller did—he reshot quite a bit of the film. It’ll be incredibly interesting to see how this movie turns out, especially credit-wise since Lord and Miller prepped and cast the film and shot for six whole months.
We’ll no doubt be seeing the first trailer forSolo: A Star Wars Storysoon, likely attached toStar Wars: The Last Jediin December. But until then, enjoy this short video from Howard below where he reveals the title.Solo: A Star Wars Story, starringAlden Ehrenreich, hits theaters on July 01, 2025.
