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Among Disney’sStar Warsfilms,Solo: A Star Wars Storystands as the sole release that fell short of reaping profits upon its initial debut. Allocated a budget of $330 million, the film garnered a domestic box office total of approximately $257 million. This shortfall preventedSolofrom reaching the break-even point and ultimately resulted in a loss of approximately $73 million in the film’s production finances.
As these figures omit the consideration of marketing and distribution expenses, it is probable that the film fell short of achieving the break-even point. The escalating production costs and the movie’s release occurring in close proximity to the contentious reception ofStar Wars: The Last Jediboth played a role in the film’s lackluster performance. This convergence of factors ensured that Solo’s box office setback prompted a shift in Lucasfilm’s subsequent strategies.
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The Storyline Of The Film Had To Be Changed
TheStar Warsfilms consistently generate substantial revenue, prompting a determined commitment to precision throughout their production. The creation ofSolowas not exempt from this scrutiny, as Lucasfilm executives found themselves at odds with directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller concerning the narrative’s artistic trajectory. The duo later won an Oscar forSpider-Man Into the Spider-Verse.
The inability to reconcile their differing visions led to the duo’s removal from the project. Consequently, this left the high-budget movie in a precarious situation, necessitating the swift appointment of a new director. In stepped Ron Howard, the acclaimed director of the Academy Award-winning filmA Beautiful Mind, who assumed control just 48 hours later. Beyond the imperative of bringing the project to completion, he also perceived the necessity for some adjustments in the narrative direction.Howard said:
“I felt like I understood what it was that the studio and Lucasfilm were looking for in finishing the movie and reshooting some of the movie, and in a few places, I thought of reconceiving a few scenes, which they were open to.”
Apart from the essential task of finalizing the project, he also recognized the need for certain alterations in the course of the storyline.
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George Lucas Rejected Zack Snyder’s Project
Initially known as Zack Snyder’s ‘Seven Jedi‘ concept,Rebel Moonwas birthed from the creative mind of theJustice Leaguedirector within the expansive realm of theStar Warsuniverse. This tale introduced fresh characters and was presented to Lucasfilm prior to its acquisition by Disney. However, despite the effort, the project didn’t come to fruition, andZack Snydersubsequently shifted his focus to leading DC projects.
Following Zack Snyder’s departure from the DCEU, Netflix enlisted the talents of theWatchmendirector to lead ambitious, high-budget ventures for the streaming platform, commencing with Army of the Dead. Eric Newman, who was involved in the project’s early stages, initially harbored reservations about its amalgamation with theStar Warsfranchise. However, as the project resurfaced after several years as an original narrative, Newman found himself elated.
Yet, the project evolved into a two-part cinematic venture for Netflix. Deborah Snyder, who not only serves as the producer of the film but is also Zack Snyder’s spouse, shared Newman’s sentiments. She conceded that she was never inclined toward the Star Wars project, recognizing its potential to confine the expansive realm envisioned by the director of300.
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