Solo!

During an organized crime heist on a conveyer belt, young Han Solo meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and notorious gambler Lando Calrissian. It is a dangerous underworld where he falls in with Tobias Beckett's crew and embarks on an adventure that will set course for the most unlikely of heroes in the Star Wars galaxy. Han Solo ventures to rescue his childhood friend Qi'ra and learns to trust his instincts while forging the path of a galactic smuggler.

Solo: A Star Wars Story received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While many praised the performances of Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover, and the film's visual style and action sequences, some critics found the story to be somewhat predictable and lacking the originality of previous installments in the franchise. Audiences generally had a more favorable, though still divided, reaction.

• A visually appealing and entertaining adventure with solid performances, particularly from Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian.

• Despite its strengths, the film struggles to offer a fresh perspective on a beloved character, feeling somewhat by-the-numbers.

• The action sequences are well-executed, providing moments of genuine excitement.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' to be an enjoyable and fun movie, with many appreciating the performances and the return to classic Star Wars elements. Some viewers felt it didn't quite reach the heights of other entries in the saga but still offered a satisfying origin story.

Nominated for Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Costume Design. Nominated for Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design.

The production of Solo was famously troubled, with directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller being replaced by Ron Howard midway through filming due to creative differences with Lucasfilm.