Title for the Star Wars Han Solo film revealed

Director Ron Howard revealed the official name of the untitled Han Solo film he has been working on – “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”

Howard has been documenting his work on his Twitter account during the filming. As he wrapped up principal photography he thanked the cast and crew. He wanted to say thanks for working on – and asked if he could say the name of the movie. Two Wookie hands then handed him the title. (See below)

“Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which is set before the events of the original Star Wars trilogy, is scheduled for release on May 25, 2018.

Hey #Twitterville we just wrapped production so here’s a special message #StarWars pic.twitter.com/8QJqN5BGxr

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) October 17, 2017