Ron Howard Dishes On ‘Solo’ Sequel Chances    

Will “Solo: A Star Wars Story” be getting a sequel?

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The Han Solo prequel movie came out in 2018.

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It bombed at the box offices and faced a troubled production.

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Director Ron Howard recently told NME “never say never.”

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However, he did seem to throw cold water on the possibility of a sequel.

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“I don’t think it’s a Lucasfilm priority,” he said.

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He said the only “discussion” about a sequel is coming from fans.

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“The folks from Lucasfilm love the fans and really do listen,” he said.

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However, he admitted, “I'm not aware of any concrete plans right now.”

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