The Flop Story Behind Ron Howard’s ‘Solo Star Wars’

When Ron Howard took over directing duties on “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” few anticipated it would become such a significant flop in the storied franchise. The high-budget film ultimately joined the ranks of Hollywood’s notorious box-office bombs. The space western encountered substantial challenges from its inception. Originally helmed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the mid-production director replacement created unprecedented turmoil for the Star Wars anthology series.