The idea for aHan Soloprequel existed for more than a decade prior to 2018sSolo: A Star Wars Story.

George Lucas first toyed with the notion in 2005sRevenge of the Sith.

One version of the films script featureda 10-year-old orphaned Han Solo who was being raised by Chewbacca.

Young Solo and Chewie

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Fans also had a bad feeling aboutSololong before the film arrived in cinemas.

Its a film that takes the concept of the origin story to ridiculous new heights.

Woody Harrelson in Solo

Instead, they feature as just part of Han Solos very first space adventure.

The film is at its best when exploring new territory rather than revisiting old ground.

Its just a shame it feels like a scene from another, more exciting,Solomovie.

Emilia Clarke in Solo

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That said,Enfys Nestis pretty cool!

Scheduling conflicts meant Williams couldnt return for Howards reshoots, resulting in Bettanys solid but less distinctive efforts.

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Theres alsothatcameoat the end which hints at exciting times ahead.

Or so we thought.

While Darth Maul was resurrected onThe Clone WarsTV show, his cinematic comeback was confirmed here.

And you will never be disappointed.

It is not centered on any Jedi and does not feature any fighters from the Skywalker bloodline.

Galactic stop-offs:Five planets make theirStar Warsbig-screen debuts inSolo.

Fans are finally given a glimpse of Kessel, a nondescript mining planet rich in coaxium.

Who wins?The Light, but its close.

Even so, she fails to give up Hans name to Maul could there be hope?