Despite the production hurdles, the narrative remained an origin story for the galaxy's most famous smuggler. The film follows a young (Alden Ehrenreich) as he:

The production of Solo: A Star Wars Story in 2017 was one of the most turbulent chapters in modern franchise history, famously marked by the firing of its original directors. While the film eventually reached theaters in May 2018, the bulk of its dramatic "behind-the-scenes" story unfolded during 2017. A Clash of Creative Visions

Howard officially finished principal photography on October 17, 2017, transitioning the film into an intensive editing phase to meet its 2018 release date. The Core Story