Solo: A Star Wars Story | Completely Unncessary

About this episode

The episode discusses the box office failure of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' and whether it deserves more appreciation.

The film that holds the notorious distinction of being the only film in the franchise to fail at the box office, Solo: A Star Wars Story was supposed to work. An origin story about one of cinema's most beloved heroes, directed by the steady hand of Ron Howard? Turns out Disney severely miscalculated. But nearly a decade on, is it really as bad as its box office numbers? Or does it deserve some love? Guest Adam Hecht is back for some Star Wars therapy. _________________ Please consider joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wwibofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whywasntitbetter Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/wwibpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wwib_official X: https://x.com/WWIBpodcast Subscribe! Rate! Review! Tell a friend!

People in this episode

Guest: Adam Hecht

Topics covered

• Star Wars
• film reviews
• box office analysis
• origin stories
• cinema
• franchise failures

Keywords

• Solo: A Star Wars Story
• box office
• Disney
• Ron Howard
• Star Wars therapy
• film analysis
• cinema history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Disney

Books & works: Solo: A Star Wars Story

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