Star Wars Solo movie director Ron Howard SPEAKS OUT on SEQUEL plans

Following Avengers: Infinity War, and the soon to open Deadpool 2, the next Star Wars spin-off hits cinemas at the end of the month.

Summer blockbuster season has kicked off with a bang and Solo: A Star Wars Story has already doubled Black Panther’s pre-sale ticket sales.

Despite production problems, which included fired directors, Solo is expected to be another big hit for Disney.

So are sequels inevitable? Director Howard has spoken out on those rumours.

Speaking with Fandango, he said: “I think the fans are going to define all of that.

“I mean I think that Lucasfilm and Disney in casting actors, and particularly younger actors, want to see what happens and build upon that.

“Certainly, they want the commitment from the young actors, but there are no concrete plans.

“I think there’s been a lot of creative energy and now marketing energy going behind this movie.”

A Hollywood insider revealed: “There is a real sense of excitement around the Han Solo movie and its potential. Given that Han’s early adventures do not need to be tied to the Empire, it leaves story lines open with the opportunity to really give fans something different. 

“They can explore new galaxies and crazy creatures and bring in a wide array of new characters. They feel that his character has the right potential to become a central figure in several movies.

“They’re keeping things under wraps at the moment, but the deal is that he has signed for at least three movies.”

Solo: A Star Wars Story is released in UK cinemas on May 24, 2018.