‘Star Wars’ Fans Are Trying To #MakeSolo2Happen With New Social Media Campaign
by Corey AtadMay 25 is a special day in the “Star Wars” universe – the date marks the anniversary of the release of the original film in the franchise.
To celebrate the occasion in 2020, fans are calling for a sequel to the spin-off prequel “Solo: A Star Wars Story”.
Fans originally spread the hashtag #MakeSolo2Happen last year, making the case for continuing the story of young Han Solo, played by Alden Ehrenreich in the first film.
A sequel remains unlikely, as “Solo” was considering a serious box office disappointment for the franchise, forcing Disney and LucasFilm to change course on its spin-off plans, but fans are still holding out hope.
With a follow-up movie unlikely, some fans pitched the idea of bringing Han back for a “Solo” series on Disney+.
Disney+ is already home to the hit “Star Wars” series “The Mandalorian”, with plans in place for a “Rogue One” spin-off series, as well as an Obi-Wan Kenobi series starring Ewan MccGregor, among others.