The Young Han Solo Movie Finally Has a Name So Naturally, Twitter Made it a Meme

After what felt like forever, Star Wars fans were finally told on Tuesday what the name of the new young Han Solo standalone film would be called. Director Ron Howard took to Twitter to announce that production had finally wrapped and decided to also reveal the title of the film. While many would probably have preferred a name that would be a symbolic and meaningful addition to the franchise catalog or a hint as to what to expect for the film, they were instead treated to a name so simple that literally, anyone could have predicted it – Solo: A Star Wars Story. 

Hey #Twitterville we just wrapped production so here’s a special message #StarWars pic.twitter.com/8QJqN5BGxr

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) October 17, 2017

Now, if you immediately thought of a solo cup, Rolo candy, #yolo, or perhaps Jason Derulo’s hit single “Ridin’ Solo” you’re not alone. This being 2017 the comedians of the internet, better known as the people of Twitter, immediately began cracking jokes and making memes about the title.

Honestly, by now, Ron Howard should know better than to reveal the name of his very serious and huge project by way of him holding a giant sign. It’s essentially an invitation for Twitter to do their worst and boy did they deliver.

First, there were jokes about the name in general:

The Solo Han Solo Solo Movie: Riding Solo

— Ghoulrat 🎃 (@JoelratResort) October 17, 2017

An excerpt from SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY

Han Solo: Looks like I’m going to have do this one… on my own.
Chewbacca: *roars*

— Bizarro Kieran #1 (@KingImpulse) October 17, 2017

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” would have been a better name for a one-man off-Broadway musical.

— Brian Heater (@bheater) October 17, 2017

The new Han Solo film is called ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ which is OK I guess but I was really pulling for ‘Star Wars: The Wrath Of Han.’

— Kendra Alvey (@Kendragarden) October 17, 2017

Then they went into the obvious word association jokes:

Amazing stills from the #HanSolo #StarWars Spinoff #Solo pic.twitter.com/alVTspjgUP

— A Sweaty Skeleton (@wmaxeddy) October 17, 2017

And maybe it’s just me, but that logo for #SoloAStarWarsStory makes me free associate “red Solo Cup” rather than “Han Solo.”

— Kim Willis (@kwillis_kim) October 17, 2017

Yolo! A @RealRonHoward Story. pic.twitter.com/cgyfLeQtnG

— Martin Reisch (@safesolvent) October 17, 2017

Then came the memes:

Be honest. They can call it whatever they want. It’s not like you’re gonna miss a @starwars movie. Right, @RealRonHoward? #StarWars #SOLO pic.twitter.com/UHa4DgxGEW

— Michael J. Goblin (@Arkwulf) October 17, 2017

Thanks Han Solo director Ron Howard! We’re excited, too! #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/O0UJ03CKDO

— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) October 17, 2017

Every time you read the word “Solo” fire a director. #HanSolo pic.twitter.com/FLkIwdMLbx

— TheGoldClaw (@TheGoldClaw) October 17, 2017

Han Solo Cup: A Star Wars Coming Of Age College Story pic.twitter.com/SO7yRTl6eY

— Allison Piwowarski (@allisonpiwo) October 17, 2017

Every time I’m reminded there’s a Star Wars Han Solo spin-off movie coming I’m like pic.twitter.com/kxXBM0ShO9

— Ryan Hess (@RUSH20XX) October 17, 2017

I designed the logo for the upcoming Han Solo movie but they messed with my design. WTF, Disney?? SEE YOU IN COURT. pic.twitter.com/gG0IAoBwgV

— David Battigan (@davidmrattigan) October 17, 2017

Guess we know what @starwars line-up is through to 2023!!! #HanSolo #StarWars #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/6AFyIB3IW7

— DSNY Newscast (@DSNYNewscast) October 17, 2017

The Han Solo movie finally has a title. #StarWars pic.twitter.com/xRDxlgTPkT

— Spooky Dan Casey (@DanCasey) October 17, 2017

Breaking #StarWars news… we finally have the movie we’ve been waiting for. pic.twitter.com/pWJJdB132r

— Nerdist (@nerdist) October 17, 2017

At least we’ll already know the name for the young #HanSolo movie sequel in three years’ time… #StarWars pic.twitter.com/5rqQWrYykQ

— Nerdist (@nerdist) October 17, 2017

And then there was one final meme to tie them all together:

I consolidated everyone’s Han Solo movie title jokes into one image. pic.twitter.com/8yM0YJvYD3

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) October 17, 2017

Solo: A Star Wars Story is expected to hit theaters on May 25, 2018, featuring an all-star cast including Emilia Clarke, Woody Harrelson, Paul Bettany, Donald Glover, Thandie Newton and  Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo.

What do you think of the film’s name? 

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