- Primary Subject: Alden Ehrenreich and writer Jon Kasdan's thoughts on a potential sequel to Solo: A Star Wars Story
- Key Update: Alden Ehrenreich played coy about returning as Han Solo in a future project, while co-writer Jon Kasdan confirmed he remains open to a sequel if there is a compelling creative reason.
- Status: Confirmed comments
- Last Verified: September 18, 2026
- Quick Answer: Neither Disney nor Lucasfilm has greenlit Solo 2, but both actor Alden Ehrenreich and writer Jon Kasdan remain open to returning under the right circumstances.
The underworld corner of the galaxy far, far away remains one of the most intriguing uncharted territories in Star Wars lore.
Despite Solo: A Star Wars Story facing a rocky box office reception in 2018, the film has cultivated a passionate cult following over the years. With fans consistently campaigning online for a continuation, both the lead star and key creative minds behind the spin-off have weighed in on where things stand.
Could Alden Ehrenreich Reprise His Role in Potential Solo: A Star Wars Story 2?
Addressing his future with the franchise, Alden Ehrenreich kept his cards close to his chest when asked if he would ever step back into the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon.
Responding to questions by IndieWire about a potential comeback, similar to Andrew Garfield's surprise return in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Ehrenreich simply noted, "No idea," and "Oh, interesting. We'll see." Seemingly uninterested in reprising his role.
While Lucasfilm has shifted much of its cinematic focus toward new eras and standalone feature films, Ehrenreich is keeping it low-key on whether or not the potential sequel could reel him right back into the franchise.
What Could Solo 2 Be About? Star Wars Writer Would Be Down to Return
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As for the possibility of having a Solo sequel, co-writer Jon Kasdan has shared that his imagination frequently returns to the unfinished storylines left behind by the first film.
While acknowledging the massive wave of Star Wars content currently filling the release calendar, Kasdan confirmed he would be completely game to write a sequel if a genuinely great story presented itself.
"I'm certainly one of those people, and when that time of year rolls around, immediately, my imagination goes to all the things we intended to do. But then on the other side, I'm so overwhelmed by how much great Star Wars content is coming into the world at this moment," Kasdan previously told ComicBookMovie. "You know, I think if there's a reason for a Solo 2 is if there's a great reason. Certainly, I'd be game if there were."
The original film ended on a cliffhanger involving Qi'ra (Emilia Clarke) taking control of the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate directly under the shadow of Darth Maul.
A follow-up feature or series could div straight into the chaotic galactic underworld, exploring how Han and Chewbacca build their legendary smuggling reputation for Jabba the Hutt while tracking Qi'ra's rise through the syndicate ranks.
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