Fans Rallying for a 'Solo' Sequel on 'Star Wars' Film's Second Anniversary

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' premiered in 2018 to a relatively muted response, but that hasn't stopped fans of the film rallying behind the idea of a sequel.

Solo: A Star Wars Story
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Solo: A Star Wars Story

Solo: A Star Wars Story premiered in 2018 to a relatively muted response, but that hasn't stopped fans of the film rallying behind the idea of a sequel. 

Starring Alden Ehrenreich as the titular character, with supporting performances from Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, and Donald Glover, Solo was ultimately the first Star Wars film to be considered a commercial flop. Critics were mixed but mostly positive, while audiences didn't exactly rush to the theaters to see it.

Grossing just $393 million on a budget between $275-300 million, Solo had a notoriously troubled production, switching directors mid-production and going over budget. Regardless, on the second anniversary of the movie fans have let it be known they want more from young Han Solo. Some have suggested where a potential sequel could go, with many taking interest in what happened to Clarke's character Qi'ra. Others are deploying a #MakeSolo2Happen hashtag.

When Ehrenreich signed on to the project during, it was reported that he was contracted for two additional films. Clarke also signed on for future installments, but due to the commercial response it appears unlikely we'll get Solo 2. Co-writer Jon Kasdan  recently indicated that no one is "pursuing a Solo sequel at the moment," because he believes a feature-length follow-up would be "a tough sell."

Don't think anyone's pursuing a Solo sequel at the moment @KenobiJj I think a feature, at this point, would be a tough sell & the D+ Star Wars slate is really...pretty packed, all shows I'm lookin forward to. My work on Indy is long over but I'm excited there's forward movement!

— Jon Kasdan (@JonKasdan) March 30, 2020

See what fans are saying about a potential (but very unlikely sequel) below.

Solo was the only Disney Star Wars movie I really felt that genuine Star Wars feeling for and its my favorite among the new releases, it deserves a sequel #MakeSolo2Happen

Also who could forget that cliffhanger... pic.twitter.com/cCCNsbQo3b

— Ralph (@ralph_perkinsv) May 25, 2020

Solo was a damn good Star Wars movie on par with Rogue One.

There I said it.#MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/w1wpPZ3XO6

— Mr. Dave (@daveatano) May 25, 2020

Happy 2 year anniversary to this incredible scene. #MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/IlXOxsgkfB

— Noah (@keldorjedii) May 25, 2020

Did Qi'ra give up her life so that Han could live? Only one way to find out. #MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/Qlme8JOMPU

— Mark (@da_kine_awakens) May 25, 2020

#MakeSolo2Happen Because of this image pic.twitter.com/jq5DbmAiTl

— 𝕁𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕤𝕊𝕠𝕝𝕠 | 𝙑𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙀𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧 💻 (@jamessoloedits) May 25, 2020

I need this interaction on a visceral level. Can you imagine the shenanigans?! #MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/VXLWCf7vjh

— Katherine Endicott (@endicottk) May 25, 2020

Han and Chewie say #MakeSolo2Happen

There is so much potential for a sequel or sequels.
The casting was perfect and there are so many decent characters and possible story lines that would enrich this era.
Jabba, Crimson Dawn, Cloud riders, empire and rebellion, bounty hunters pic.twitter.com/NzKKI0c8Oo

— Gaz (@gareth_vader) May 25, 2020

Let's see how this story continues#MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/gdvVwz8J5J

— Chris ❤️ Star Wars Celebration (@CelebratingSW) May 25, 2020

I see #MakeSolo2Happen trending, so I must take part. We need to see these beautiful faces on the big screen again. I mean, there so much story left that I don’t think some people are seeing... pic.twitter.com/JubEXsd6jj

— David Rotenberg (@ACW00DY) May 25, 2020

Like the Millennium Falcon itself, Solo has it where it counts. Spirited, charming, and with more than one trick up its sleeve, you should never count it out!

For Han, Chewie, Lando, Qi'ra, Maul, and Enfys ... for all the scoundrels and rebels of the Galaxy ... #MakeSolo2Happen pic.twitter.com/xwQ02n8JNF

— Jared Kozal 💛❤️💙🤍 (@jkozal) May 25, 2020

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