Solo

A young Han Solo, an aspiring pilot for the smuggling world, meets his future co-pilot Chewbacca and a notorious gambler named Lando Calrissian during a dangerous heist. This adventure sets him on the path to becoming the scoundrel and smuggler audiences know and love from the original Star Wars saga.

Solo: A Star Wars Story received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its performances, particularly Alden Ehrenreich's portrayal of a young Han Solo, and its action sequences. However, some critics found the film to be a relatively safe and conventional addition to the Star Wars universe, lacking the groundbreaking innovation of previous installments. Audience reception was also largely positive, though it underperformed at the box office compared to other Star Wars films.

• Praise for Alden Ehrenreich's charming performance as a young Han Solo.
• Compliments on the engaging action sequences and visual spectacle.
• Criticism for the film's safe narrative and lack of significant surprises.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's fresh take on a beloved character and its entertaining action. Many enjoyed the humor and the chemistry between the cast, with specific mentions of Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover. Some users felt it was a solid Star Wars adventure that expanded on Han Solo's backstory, though a segment wished for more originality.

Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

The Millennium Falcon's iconic spherical shape was deliberately altered for the film to reflect an earlier design, as it was still a new ship being built and modified by Lando Calrissian at the time.