Solo: A Star Wars Story facts for kids

Solo: A Star Wars Story is an exciting Star Wars movie that came out in 2018. It tells the early adventures of a famous character, Han Solo, when he was a young man. The movie shows how Han (played by Alden Ehrenreich) met his loyal co-pilot, Chewbacca. It also reveals how he got his amazing spaceship, the Millennium Falcon. This film is part of the "Star Wars Anthology" series. These movies explore different stories and characters from the Star Wars universe.

The Story of Young Han Solo

This movie takes us back in time to see how Han Solo became the smuggler and hero we know. It's a story about friendship, daring escapes, and learning to trust.

Han's Early Life

The story begins on the planet Corellia. Young Han is an orphan. He works for a criminal gang. He dreams of escaping his tough life and becoming a pilot. He wants to fly among the stars. Han plans to run away with his girlfriend, Qi'ra.

Meeting Chewbacca and Beckett

Han joins the Imperial Navy to become a pilot. But things don't go as planned. He ends up meeting a huge, furry Wookiee named Chewbacca. They become fast friends. Han then meets a group of criminals led by Tobias Beckett. Beckett is a cunning thief. Han and Chewie join Beckett's crew. They start a life of adventure and danger.

The Coaxium Heist

Beckett's crew plans a big heist. They need to steal a valuable fuel called coaxium. This substance is very unstable. It's hard to transport. Their mission takes them to dangerous places. They face many challenges. This includes a thrilling train robbery.

The Millennium Falcon and Lando

During their adventures, Han meets Lando Calrissian. Lando is a smooth-talking gambler and pilot. He owns a very famous ship: the Millennium Falcon. Han challenges Lando to a game of cards. The prize is the Millennium Falcon itself! This is how Han gets his iconic spaceship.

The Kessel Run

To complete their mission, Han and his friends must make a risky journey. They have to fly through the Kessel Run. This is a very dangerous route. It's full of black holes and space monsters. Han proves his amazing piloting skills during this run. He makes the Kessel Run in a record time.

Facing Dryden Vos

The stolen coaxium is for a powerful crime boss named Dryden Vos. Han and his friends must deliver it. They find themselves in a tricky situation. They have to decide who to trust. Han learns important lessons about loyalty and betrayal. He truly becomes the Han Solo we know.

Main Characters

The movie features many interesting characters. They help shape Han's journey.

• Han Solo (played by Alden Ehrenreich): A young, confident pilot who dreams of freedom.
• Chewbacca (played by Joonas Suotamo): Han's loyal Wookiee co-pilot and best friend.
• Qi'ra (played by Emilia Clarke): Han's childhood friend from Corellia. She gets involved with the criminal underworld.
• Tobias Beckett (played by Woody Harrelson): A skilled thief and mentor to Han.
• Lando Calrissian (played by Donald Glover): A charming smuggler and the original owner of the Millennium Falcon.

Making the Movie

Making a big Star Wars movie is a huge task! This film had a few changes behind the scenes.

Directors and Production

Originally, Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were the directors. They started filming the movie. Later, Ron Howard took over as director. He finished the film. This is sometimes called a "reshoot." It means parts of the movie are filmed again. This happens to make the movie the best it can be. Many talented people worked hard to bring Han's early story to life.

Visual Effects

The movie uses amazing visual effects. These effects help create the alien worlds and exciting space battles. For example, the tricky coaxium train heist needed a lot of special effects. Ideas for these effects sometimes come from unexpected places. Even YouTube channels, like "The Slow Mo Guys," can inspire movie magic!

Images for kids

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  Alden Ehrenreich starred in the title role of Han Solo.

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  Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the film's original directors, were hired in July 2015.

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  Ron Howard took over directing duties midway through production, reshooting 70% of the film.

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  The Slow Mo Guys (Gavin Free and Daniel Gruchy) would provide inspiration for the visual effects used to achieve the coaxium train heist.

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  Cast, director and producer promoting the film at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.

See also

• Solo: A Star Wars Story on Wookieepedia, a Star Wars wiki

In Spanish: Han Solo: una historia de Star Wars para niños