Solo

Board a daring adventure into the galaxy's underworld as Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian. This origin story explores Han's formative years, detailing his encounters with criminals and his quest to become the scoundrel fans know and love.

Solo: A Star Wars Story received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, particularly from Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover, and its entertaining, albeit conventional, space-western feel. However, it was considered a box office disappointment relative to other Star Wars films, leading to discussions about franchise fatigue.

• Praised for its entertaining adventure and strong performances, especially Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo and Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian.

• Noted for successfully capturing the spirit of a classic Star Wars film with its space-western aesthetic.

• Some critics found the plot predictable and lacking the groundbreaking innovation of previous installments in the franchise.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, appreciating the fresh take on a beloved character and the engaging action sequences. While many found it a fun and worthy addition to the Star Wars universe, some expressed a desire for more originality.

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Action or Adventure Television Series (though released as a film, it was sometimes grouped with TV releases for awards in its initial run) and nominated for a People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie.

The film famously underwent a mid-production directorial change, with original directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller being replaced by Ron Howard, who re-shot a significant portion of the movie.