<P> George Lucas began development on the film in 2012 . He commissioned Lawrence Kasdan to write the screenplay , which was completed by his son Jonathan after Kasdan was hired to write Star Wars : The Force Awakens . Principal photography began in January 2017 at Pinewood Studios , under the direction of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller . The pair left the project in June 2017 after reportedly being fired over `` creative differences '' with Lucasfilm , and Howard took over directing duties . With an estimated budget of at least $250 million , it is one of the most expensive films ever made and will need to gross at least $500 million to break even . </P>
<P> George Lucas began development on the film in 2012 . He commissioned Lawrence Kasdan to write the screenplay , which was completed by his son Jonathan after Kasdan was hired to write Star Wars : The Force Awakens . Principal photography began in January 2017 at Pinewood Studios , under the direction of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller . The pair left the project in June 2017 after reportedly being fired over `` creative differences '' with Lucasfilm , and Howard took over directing duties . With an estimated budget of at least $250 million , it is one of the most expensive films ever made and will need to gross at least $500 million to break even . </P>
what did it cost to make solo a star wars story
what did it cost to make solo a star wars story
at least $250 million
at least $250 million