TheStar Warsuniverse is expanding , and the belated spinoff trace 2016’sRogue One : A Star Wars Storyis therecently titledSolo : A Star Wars Story . While this title gets right to the point regarding which character   this flick will focus on , its lack of exit much to the resourcefulness   alas make the reveal slightly anti - climactic ( peculiarly considering how many month of buildup lead up to this reveal ) . So , for the simple interest of fan service , there ’s no scathe in suggesting five alternative claim that would have been dependable than the form of address on which Lucasfilm at long last settle .

5. Han Solo: A Star Wars Story

In some cases , it ’s best to adhere to one mere childhood rule of quarter round : " Keep it simple , stupefied . " And while the upcoming Han Solo film is already taking that to heart with its title , it ’s fair to say that Lucasfilm   could have gone one step further and tag on Han ’s first name in the claim . It ’s hardly a saltation into the creative stratosphere , but simplicity sells , and see as this movie could easily be a gamble in theStar Warsuniverse ( recasting classic characters is n’t necessarily the closed book to winning over fans ) , getting right to the point would , at least , give casual lover zero   room for confusion .

4. The Rebel: A Star Wars Story

When you ’re tackling the life and times of Han Solo , the overall tone ought to harmonise with the character . So , in find a title for the character ’s respective spinoff , keeping thing short andcoolmakes for a solid counseling . WhileThe Rebelcould easy apply to one of many characters within theStar Warsuniverse , Han Solo is the ultimate rebel ( even though he makes sure to recount Leia in the junior novelSmuggler ’s Run : A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventurethat he is by no means part of the Rebellion ) . That said , this " inadequate and cool " approach could also lend itself to other variations on the title , likeThe SmugglerorThe Scoundrel — both of which also tot the character up with single - formulate simpleness .

3. Kessel Run: A Star Wars Story

rather of taking the square plan of attack in titling the new Han Solo film , delving profoundly into the persona ’s backstory could make for an interesting title . Han Solo is famous for the Kessel Run among lover , despite the fact that it ’s never even been depict on sieve . That say a tidy sum . So , to maintain some symmetry with theStar Warsspinoff titles , Kessel Runfeels appropriate next toRogue One . Both title refer to something pivotal in the plot ( a military call - preindication , a famous smuggling road ) , so this title lends itself to sacrifice the spinoffs some connective thread , despite their stories being radically different .

2. Han & Chewie: A Star Wars Story

George Lucas himself express theStar Warsmovies are for children . Now , buff will have no problem reason against this , but no argument can change a film studio ’s glide slope to marketing , and if a younger audience is the driving forcefulness behind a pic ’s success , then a more youthful   slant is inevitable . This brings us to the kid - friendly title choice : Han & Chewie . Now , this is n’t meant to discredit Chewbacca in any way whatsoever , but when you ’re describing an oversized teddy bear with a crossbow that shoots lasers , chance are likely that kids will flock .

1. Smuggler’s Run: A Star Wars Story

direct up to the 2015 dismissal ofThe Force Awakens , Disney - Lucasfilm Press released a Word of God serial publication titledJourney to Star war : The Force Awakens . One of the third-year novel include in the serial revolved around   none other than Han Solo , titledSmuggler ’s Run : A Han Solo and Chewbacca Adventure . So , when it comes to come up statute title inspiration for a motion picture about Han Solo , Chewbacca , and smuggling , why fix what is n’t broken . Smuggler ’s Runcould easy understand to the ash grey screen , seeing as the next-to-last novel from which the deed of conveyance is being   taken is n’t   exactly sacred territory within theStar Warsuniverse / fandom . It ’s the variety of title that is mistily ( albeit fiber - befittingly ) suggestive ; something enfranchisement fan would well compass .

Solo : A Star Wars Storywill hit theaters on May 25 , 2018

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