Release Date Announced for Solo: A Star Wars Story DVD and Blu-Ray


Published on 6/19/18 by Craig Smith




solo a star wars story dvd blu-rayDisney/Lucasfilm has announced the release date for their latest installment in the Star Wars franchise, Solo: A Star Wars Story, on DVD and Blu-Ray.  Here is what we know…

Solo: A Star Wars Story will be released on Digital (in HD and 4K Ultra HD) and Movies Anywhere September 14th,  and on Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand on September 25th. It can be pre-ordered from Best Buy here. (affiliate link).

There was no date given yet for Solo’s streaming release on Netflix, but it will presumably be on the video-streaming service about 2 months after the Blu-Ray is released.

The Blu-ray and Digital versions will include a bunch of new content including:

  • 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 favorite 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.
  • The Millennium Falcon: From Page to Park — In an exclusive bonus feature available as a digital code with the Target release, you can get a 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.
  • And Deleted Scenes:
    • Proxima’s Den
    • Corellian Foot Chase
    • Han Solo: Imperial Cadet
    • The Battle of Mimban: Extended
    • Han Versus Chewie: Extended
    • Snowball Fight!
    • Meet Dryden: Extended
    • Coaxium Double-Cross

Here is a quick teaser Lucasfilm released earlier today to announce the release:





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