Before he shot first and joined the Rebellion, Han Solo was just a reckless dreamer trying to make his way through the galaxy. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) takes us back to his origins — filled with dangerous jobs, daring escapes, and the friendships that shaped his destiny. With high-speed chases, criminal syndicates, and one legendary Wookiee, this standalone Star Wars adventure gives us a deeper look at the scoundrel we all love.
Think you know every parsec, poker face, and blaster shot? Take this 10-question trivia challenge and prove you’re the real scoundrel behind the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon!
Solo: A Star Wars Story Trivia Questions & Answers
1) Who plays the young Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)?
Correct Answer: Alden Ehrenreich
Alden Ehrenreich steps into the iconic boots of Han Solo, offering a fresh take on the smuggler’s early years. While filling Harrison Ford’s shoes is no small task, Ehrenreich brings charm, naivety, and a rebellious streak to the role, showing how Han evolves into the cocky pilot we know.
2) What is the name of Han’s childhood love interest?
Correct Answer: Qi’ra
Qi’ra, played by Emilia Clarke, is Han’s first love and a central figure in his motivations. Their relationship is complicated by separation and her eventual rise in the criminal underworld, giving emotional weight to Han’s journey and shaping his views on trust.
3) What planet does Han escape from at the beginning of the film?
Correct Answer: Corellia
Corellia is Han’s homeworld — a gritty, industrial planet known for building starships and breaking spirits. Han dreams of escaping its crime-ridden streets, and when he finally does, it sets him on the path to becoming the galaxy’s most infamous smuggler.
4) Who becomes Han’s Wookiee co-pilot and lifelong friend?
Correct Answer: Chewbacca
Han meets Chewbacca in a muddy Imperial prison pit, and the two quickly bond. Their iconic partnership begins with mutual survival, but it soon becomes one of the deepest friendships in Star Wars lore — full of loyalty, laughs, and life debts.
5) Which actor plays the charming smuggler Lando Calrissian?
Correct Answer: Donald Glover
Donald Glover perfectly captures the style and swagger of a young Lando Calrissian. From his flashy cape collection to his smooth-talking poker face, Glover honors Billy Dee Williams’ legacy while adding new layers to Lando’s personality and motives.
6) What fast ship does Han win from Lando?
Correct Answer: The Millennium Falcon
In one of the film’s most anticipated moments, Han wins the Millennium Falcon from Lando during a game of sabacc. Though the ship is “a little rough around the edges,” it becomes Han’s pride and joy — and a major piece of galactic history.
7) What substance is the crew trying to steal and transport?
Correct Answer: Coaxium
Coaxium is a rare and volatile hyperfuel that powers faster-than-light travel. It’s the core MacGuffin of the film, driving the central heist and giving the characters a high-stakes reason to risk everything — especially during the legendary Kessel Run.
8) Who is the leader of the Crimson Dawn crime syndicate?
Correct Answer: Dryden Vos
Dryden Vos, portrayed by Paul Bettany, is the refined yet ruthless face of Crimson Dawn. He serves as Qi’ra’s superior and the film’s main antagonist until his shocking demise, which reveals just how deep the syndicate’s reach truly goes.
9) Which former Sith Lord makes a surprise appearance at the end?
Correct Answer: Maul
Maul (formerly Darth Maul) appears in a hologram, revealing himself as the true mastermind behind Crimson Dawn. His return, voiced by Sam Witwer and portrayed by Ray Park, connects Solo to the Clone Wars and Rebels animated series and stuns longtime fans.
10) What famous move does Han use to escape the Kessel Run?
Correct Answer: Making it in less than 12 parsecs
Han pilots the Falcon through the deadly Maelstrom, improvising a shortcut that allows him to complete the Kessel Run in “less than 12 parsecs.” While technically a unit of distance, the line — originally spoken in A New Hope — becomes canonically explained through this thrilling sequence.
