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Just two days after the firing, veteran director was hired to "salvage" the project. His arrival in late June 2017 shifted the production from "chaotic" to "efficient". Howard didn't just finish the film; he reportedly reshot approximately 70% to 85% of it to better align with Lucasfilm's more traditional vision. Key developments during the latter half of 2017 included:

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 Solo A Star Wars Story 2017

In October 2017, Howard shared a video on Twitter officially announcing the title: Solo: A Star Wars Story . Just two days after the firing, veteran director

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 Key developments during the latter half of 2017

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:

By June 2017—with only three weeks of principal photography remaining—Kennedy took the unprecedented step of firing Lord and Miller . The news shocked the cast and sparked intense media speculation about the film's stability. Ron Howard Steps In