December 2018 Might Now Be The Release Date For Han Solo Movie

Just as Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story have blown up in the wintery month, so too will this year’s Star Wars: Episode VIII and if a new rumour is to be believed next year’s untitled young Han Solo spinoff will become exceptionally profitable at that time of the year as well.

That’s because Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s upcoming prequel is now expected to arrive during the last month of 2018. Though slated for a May release date since first announced, it doesn’t seem like a stretch to believe that Disney wants to put all their eggs in one basket. Granted, a new Star Wars film will be successful whether it’s released on January 1 or December 31 or anywhere in-between, but if the studio has a proven track record, they might as well pick the safest, most predictably profitable option possible.

The new rumoured date, according to making star wars, is Thursday, December 13th, 2018, as stated by unnamed sources in the theatre industry. While it’s not officially confirmed by Disney or any representatives from Lucasfilm, press releases from the studio these days note the upcoming film is set for release in 2018, opposed to its original May release date, which seems to give these rumours a little more validity. After all, if it happened with Star Wars: Episode VIII, it could most certainly happen here.