Many weeks after its official release date here in the UK, Solo: A Star Wars Story is still playing in cinemas, but Disney and Lucasfilm are already prepping a home release for the movie, and have dated and detailed the discs for us.
The prequel first arrived back in late May to a disappointing box office, which a group of die hard fans have naturally taken responsibility for. They’ve claimed that in a wallet-clutching boycott against both Rian Johnson and Kathleen Kennedy’s decisions to sort of reboot the franchise, breathe some new life into it and move away from stories that revolve around more beloved central plots such as “man has Star Wars adventures and saves the day” with previous saga films like The Last Jedi and The Force Awakens, they simply had no choice but to refuse to support a film where *squints* a man has Star Wars adventures and saves the day.
Can…can anyone else smell burnt toast?
It’s been argued since that these fans weren’t really that involved in Solo‘s fate, however. That perhaps it’s entirely possibly that yet another Star Wars prequel, and one with such a troubled production, which was ultimately received with generally middling reviews, and that starred Steven Spielberg’s former accountant’s son, was never likely to set the box office on fire. The fandom infighting will no doubt rage on, regardless.
Er, yes. Okay, then. In the UK we’ll be getting the physical release of Solo: A Star Wars Story a day earlier than the US, with the film available on digital from 17th September, and the DVD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray and 4K UHD versions available from 24th September.
It’s up for pre-order pretty much everywhere now. Here’s a look at the cover…
And here are the bonus features you can expect to find on the discs:
Solo: The Director & Cast Roundtable – Sit down with director Ron Howard and the stars for an intimate and entertaining discussion of the film’s making.
Team Chewie – See what it takes to bring your favourite Wookiee to life in this lighthearted look behind the scenes.
Kasdan on Kasdan – Iconic Star Wars screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and son Jonathan share what it was like to write the movie’s script together.
Remaking the Millennium Falcon – Track the transformation of the most famous ship in the galaxy, from Lando’s swank and impeccable pride and joy to Han’s stripped-down hot-rod freighter with “special modifications.”
Escape from Corellia – Get behind the wheel for the making of this high-octane chase through the streets of Corellia.
The Train Heist – Explore the challenges and thrills of creating this action-packed sequence, including its remote location and spectacular effects.
Becoming a Droid: L3-37 – Meet the newest droid—and the talented actor who helps bring her to life.
Scoundrels, Droids, Creatures and Cards: Welcome to Fort Ypso – Take an in-depth tour of the rough-and-tumble bar where strangers mix and gamblers risk all in the legendary card game, Sabaac.
Into the Maelstrom: The Kessel Run – Join Han and Chewie at the controls of the Millennium Falcon to see how this legendary moment in Star Wars history unfolds.
Deleted Scenes
The Millenium Falcon: From Page to Park – An exclusive look at the history of the most famous ship in the galaxy, its origin and development, and how it will translate in one of the most anticipated expansions in Disneyland’s history.
That’s your lot, VEEEVVVZSH (that’s our best go at a lightsaber noise).
As always, we remind you that extra content can vary depending on format, territory and retailer.