#SoloAStarWarsStory
Divisive Star Wars spinoff that became the franchise’s first box office bomb.
Origin & Impact
Solo premiered in May 2018 amid production drama—original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were fired mid-shoot and replaced by Ron Howard. The hashtag captured mixed reactions to Alden Ehrenreich’s portrayal of young Han Solo. Despite positive reviews for Donald Glover’s Lando, the film grossed just $393 million worldwide, losing an estimated $76 million.
The underperformance shocked Disney and led to a pause in Star Wars spinoff films. Fans debated whether Star Wars fatigue was real or if the May release date (too close to The Last Jedi) was to blame. The film developed a cult following, with fans using the hashtag to demand a sequel featuring Maul’s return.
Related Hashtags
#StarWars #LandoCalrissian #HanSolo